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Salix, PA
Census-designated place in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15952.
Population
1,115
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,046
ZIP codes
1
Salix and its ZIP codes
Salix at a glance
- Salix is about 3.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,068 a year, 45% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,200 (43% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $329 a month.
Local data for Salix, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salix, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,068
Poverty rate
24.1%
Median home value
$145,200
Median rent
$329/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (567), Italian Americans (343), French Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Salix.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,226
46,956 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,794
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $11,403 per person
How people get to work
Salix, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salix, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
357
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Salix
1 in or overlapping Salix. Population shown
Cities near Salix
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SidmanCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1 |
| DunloCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.5 |
| St. MichaelCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.3 |
| BeaverdaleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.2 |
| University of Pittsburgh JohnstownCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| South ForkBorough | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| Scalp LevelBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| EhrenfeldBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| SummerhillBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| WindberBorough | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| GeistownBorough | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| PaintBorough | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| WilmoreBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
| LorainBorough | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salix, PA in?
- Salix is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Salix, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Salix include 15952.
- What is the population of Salix, PA?
- About 1,115 people live in Salix, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salix?
- Nearby places include Sidman (1.7 mi), Dunlo (2.4 mi), St. Michael (2.4 mi), Beaverdale (3.7 mi), University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023