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Windber, PA
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,860
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,962
ZIP codes
0
Windber and its ZIP codes
Windber at a glance
- Windber is about 6.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 375th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $52,438, 33% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,000 (61% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for Windber, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Windber, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,438
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$99,000
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (1,039), German Americans (936), Italian Americans (904).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Windber.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,110
23,200 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$539M
FY 2026, $7,271 per person
How people get to work
Windber, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Windber, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
257
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Windber
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PaintBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Scalp LevelBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| University of Pittsburgh JohnstownCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.8 |
| GeistownBorough | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| SalixCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.1 |
| DavidsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.3 |
| BensonBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| LorainBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.4 |
| FerndaleBorough | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| DaleBorough | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| DunloCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| SidmanCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| HooversvilleBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Windber, PA in?
- Windber is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Windber, PA?
- About 3,860 people live in Windber, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Windber?
- Nearby places include Paint (1.5 mi), Scalp Level (1.8 mi), University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (2.4 mi), Belmont (4.9 mi), Geistown (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023