| City: | Emeigh, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Cambria County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:13:56 PM |
| Population: | 265 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.6949, -78.7874 |
| Land Area: | 2.549 sq mi |
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Emeigh is a small community in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, covering just 1.23 square miles. With 265 residents and 108 households, it's a quiet place where nearly everyone relies on PO Boxes. The post office maintains 104 boxes, serving 96% of local households.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery option across the entire service area, though the post office does operate limited street delivery using one city carrier route and one rural route. Most residents pick up mail at the post office rather than receiving home delivery.
Emeigh is an old community. Of the 121 total housing units, 89 were built before 1939. That's 74% of the housing stock dating to the pre-World War II era. Streets bear distinctive naming patterns, with many named for women: Jean Street, Rose Street, Frances Street, Nancy Street, Julia Street, Helen Street, Ruth Street, Joan Street, Carol Street, and Laura Street cluster alongside Main Street and a few nature-themed lanes like Fern Street, Cherry Street, and Birch Lane.
The community is heavily focused on transportation and warehousing work. Of the employed residents, 58% work in this sector. Another 29% work in educational services or healthcare. Median household income stands at $46,875, with median home values at $48,300. Only 9.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. One notable trend: 24.7% of workers work from home, higher than many small Pennsylvania towns.
Median age is 42.4 years. The population is 95% White, with a small Hispanic population of 41 residents. Of the 108 occupied housing units, 101 are owner-occupied and just 7 are rented. It's a stable, working-class community where most people own their homes and have lived here for years.
Mail addressed to Emeigh, PA 15738 should use PO Box addresses. While limited street delivery exists, PO Boxes are the standard mailing format for this community.
Street names heavily favor women's names (Jean, Rose, Frances, Nancy, Julia, Helen, Ruth, Joan, Carol, Laura) alongside a few nature-themed streets (Fern, Cherry, Birch).
ZIP Code 15738 has 265 residents and 108 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 42.4 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.0% male and 43.0% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.5%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 265Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 186Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 104.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 108Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $79,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 213 | 185 | 234 | 222 | 197 | 188 | 237 | 204 | 189 | 169 | 139 | 178 | 190 | 186 |
| Decennial Census | 265 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 265 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.4
Male Median Age: 50.3
Female Median Age: 33.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 12 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 9 | 27 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 30 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| White: | 253 | 98.44% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.56% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 151 | 56.98% | 50.3 years |
| Females: | 114 | 43.02% | 33.3 years |
| Total: | 265 | 100% | 42.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 186 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 186 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 186 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $59,250, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $17,250 (41.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,937. Family households earn a median of $59,375 versus $59,167 for nonfamily households (a difference of $208). By gender, male median income is $47,083 and female is $26,944, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,139 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 40.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,000 | $44,000 | $53,393 | $44,750 | $32,857 | $35,833 | $36,250 | $37,500 | $35,313 | $36,250 | $38,750 | $45,000 | $46,875 | $59,250 |
| Median Family Income | $59,118 | $58,897 | $61,042 | $61,250 | $52,083 | $46,667 | $48,750 | $49,063 | $49,375 | $52,917 | $42,083 | $51,806 | $56,250 | $59,375 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,500 | $9,554 | $9,643 | $9,833 | $15,000 | $20,625 | $20,714 | $20,875 | $20,227 | $14,808 | $17,344 | $17,417 | $0 | $59,167 |
| Median Male Income | $50,417 | $52,875 | $51,607 | $52,604 | $0 | $26,250 | $26,406 | $32,083 | $41,875 | $42,857 | $43,750 | $46,750 | $50,288 | $47,083 |
| Median Female Income | $20,882 | $21,000 | $20,982 | $21,328 | $0 | $21,591 | $24,792 | $25,556 | $27,250 | $32,500 | $31,563 | $24,779 | $26,875 | $26,944 |
| Employed: | 61 | 40.94% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 88 | 59.06% |
| Total: | 149 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 25 | 40.98% |
| Service: | 6 | 9.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 18.03% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 19 | 31.15% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 61 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $79,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $20,100 (34.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $505 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $794. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.72% (64.41% with a mortgage, 35.59% free-and-clear) and renters 3.28% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $58,900 | $58,400 | $59,800 | $58,500 | $60,000 | $66,900 | $67,300 | $65,500 | $64,200 | $42,100 | $45,000 | $44,400 | $48,300 | $79,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $505 | $518 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $800 | $794 | $769 | $825 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 38 | 62.30% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 21 | 34.43% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 3.28% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 61 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 61 | 73.49% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 22 | 26.51% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
In 2024, 15.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 8.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 2.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.50 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (55.71%). College enrollment is 12.86%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 3.70% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 49 | 45.37% |
| Some college, no degree: | 33 | 30.56% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 4.63% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 12.04% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 3.70% |
| Total: | 108 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 104 | 96.30% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 17 | 15.74% |
| Private Insurance: | 147 | 60.49% |
| Public Insurance: | 86 | 35.39% |
| No Insurance: | 10 | 4.12% |
| Total: | 243 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 233 | 95.88% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.7% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.0% | 9.5% | 8.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 22 | 31.43% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 39 | 55.71% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 12.86% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 61 | 87.14% |
ZIP Code 15738 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 3 people with an annual payroll of $100,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 110Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $17,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $100,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 3Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15738 is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, within the Johnstown, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27780) and Pennsylvania's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 143,679 people, about 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 15738. It covers 2.549 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Johnstown, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 27780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 143,679Source: Census |
| MSA: | Johnstown, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.549 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 155.18 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15738 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.