| City: | Beaverdale, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Cambria County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:16:02 PM |
| Population: | 471 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.3162, -78.6956 |
| Land Area: | 0.26 sq mi |
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Beaverdale is a small Cambria County community where PO Boxes aren't just convenient. They're the only option. This is officially a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery for residents across this compact 0.37 square mile area. The Beaverdale post office maintains 322 PO Boxes for a population of 471 residents living in 196 households.
The 1.64 adoption rate tells an important story. With 64% more boxes than local households, the post office clearly serves people beyond the immediate ZIP code boundaries. Surrounding areas without their own delivery infrastructure rely on Beaverdale for mail access.
Despite the PO Box classification, limited carrier delivery does exist here. USPS operates one city route and one rural route serving 60 street addresses across 19 different streets. Cameron Avenue (15 addresses) and Cedar Street (14 addresses) account for nearly half of all street delivery points. This mixed pattern is typical of small Pennsylvania communities where historic town centers have some carrier service while outlying areas depend entirely on post office boxes.
Beaverdale's character shows in the housing stock. Of the 230 total housing units, 181 were built before 1939. That's 78% of all homes predating World War II. The median home value of $55,300 and median household income of $50,917 indicate a working-class community. Homeownership is strong at 78% (152 of 196 occupied units).
The community skews older, with a median age of 44.9 years. Only 93 residents are under 25, while the population is overwhelmingly white (93%). Work patterns show unusual reliance on carpooling: 46 workers carpool versus just 20 who drive alone. Another 12 workers (24.7%) work from home, well above typical rates for rural Pennsylvania. The transportation and warehousing sector dominates local employment, accounting for 125 jobs.
Beaverdale sits in the Johnstown, PA metro area. The nearest municipalities include Geistown (8.8 miles), Franklin (9.7 miles), and Johnstown itself (9.9 miles). This geographic isolation helps explain why PO Box service extends beyond local boundaries to serve surrounding rural populations.
All mail to Beaverdale residents uses the following format:
PO Box [Number]
Beaverdale, PA 15921Limited street delivery is available on select streets using:
[Street Address]
Beaverdale, PA 15921Street names mix presidential references (Jefferson), personal names (Cameron, Stewart), tree species (Cedar, Poplar, Maple), and numbered avenues typical of small Pennsylvania towns.
ZIP Code 15921 has 471 residents and 196 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 44.9 years, older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.1%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, 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: | 471Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 269Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,811.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $44,545Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 196Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $54,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.40Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 192 | 235 | 211 | 195 | 158 | 119 | 87 | 83 | 54 | 76 | 310 | 314 | 267 | 269 |
| Decennial Census | 176 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 471 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.9
Male Median Age: 44
Female Median Age: 45.1
| 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 | 15 | 8 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Female | 21 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 28 | 7 | 22 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
| Total | 26 | 20 | 17 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 36 | 23 | 38 | 22 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 23 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
| White: | 436 | 97.98% |
| Black: | 5 | 1.12% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.45% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 445 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 222 | 47.13% | 44.0 years |
| Females: | 249 | 52.87% | 45.1 years |
| Total: | 471 | 100% | 44.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 268 | 99.63% |
| 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: | 1 | 0.37% |
| Total Population: | 269 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 268 | 99.63% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.37% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $44,545, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $5,357 (13.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,087. Family households earn a median of $44,800 versus $43,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $1,050). By gender, male median income is $43,750 and female is $28,333, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $15,417 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.8%, which is well above 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 Production (41.6%).
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 | $39,188 | $41,776 | $41,667 | $40,000 | $35,750 | $35,938 | $38,500 | $33,036 | $26,458 | $42,500 | $43,398 | $47,500 | $50,917 | $44,545 |
| Median Family Income | $48,355 | $50,536 | $48,438 | $48,646 | $43,125 | $40,000 | $44,500 | $34,196 | $41,250 | $0 | $53,125 | $48,000 | $53,542 | $44,800 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,333 | $31,029 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,250 | $26,023 | $26,146 | $42,880 | $40,000 | $39,688 | $50,260 | $43,750 |
| Median Male Income | $22,321 | $22,321 | $24,474 | $30,859 | $31,985 | $31,583 | $31,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,429 | $48,958 | $42,500 | $43,750 |
| Median Female Income | $67,708 | $56,750 | $27,375 | $26,667 | $26,731 | $25,972 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,021 | $25,417 | $25,804 | $28,333 |
| Employed: | 137 | 66.83% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 68 | 33.17% |
| Total: | 205 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 19 | 13.87% |
| Service: | 38 | 27.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 11.68% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 5.11% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 57 | 41.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 137 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $54,400, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $600 (1.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.25% (66.23% with a mortgage, 33.77% free-and-clear) and renters 34.75% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 32.18%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $55,000 | $54,000 | $62,200 | $65,600 | $67,300 | $80,200 | $81,100 | $57,600 | $54,200 | $55,500 | $51,600 | $56,000 | $55,300 | $54,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 17 | 41.46% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 24 | 58.54% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 51 | 43.22% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 26 | 22.03% |
| Renter Occupied: | 41 | 34.75% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 118 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 118 | 67.82% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 56 | 32.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 174 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 174 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 174 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.80% 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 92.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 70.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 12.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.93%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 14 | 7.14% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 149 | 76.02% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1 | 0.51% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 3.57% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 12.76% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 196 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 182 | 92.86% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 25 | 12.76% |
| Private Insurance: | 120 | 37.74% |
| Public Insurance: | 190 | 59.75% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 2.52% |
| Total: | 318 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 310 | 97.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.9% |
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: | 7 | 10.14% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 31 | 44.93% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 31 | 44.93% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 7 | 10.14% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 69 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 15921 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 80 people with an annual payroll of $2,516,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 385Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $574,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,516,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 80Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15921 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 0.33% of whom live in ZIP Code 15921. It covers 0.26 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: | 0.26 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: | 4204768Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Beaverdale CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15921 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.