| City: | Saint Michael, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Cambria County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:13:52 PM |
| Population: | 570 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.3410, -78.7717 |
| Land Area: | 1.473 sq mi |
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Saint Michael is a compact Pennsylvania community in Cambria County with 570 residents. This isn't just a PO Box classification quirk. It's a true PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in the 1.9 square mile area. The post office handles all mail for local residents and the surrounding region.
With 276 PO Boxes serving 250 households, the adoption rate of 1.10 shows this post office serves beyond just the immediate community. Nearby rural areas without carrier delivery rely on Saint Michael's post office for mail access. General Delivery service is also available, typical for communities serving a broader region.
The community has a median age of 54.5 years, well above the national average. Only 7% of residents are under 18, while homeownership stands at 78% (194 of 250 occupied homes). This is an established, aging community with deep roots. The street grid follows a classic small-town pattern with numbered streets (2nd through 6th) intersecting named streets like Main, Locust, and Chapel.
Housing stock dates back generations. Most structures were built before 1939, giving Saint Michael the character of a historic Pennsylvania coal region town. With just 12 business establishments employing 136 workers, this isn't an employment center. Instead, 177 of the employed residents work in transportation and warehousing, suggesting many commute to nearby Johnstown (6.2 miles away) or other regional employment hubs.
Mail delivery combines both city carrier routes (2 records) and rural routes (28 records), creating what USPS classifies as Urban+Rural delivery. Despite this mixed delivery infrastructure, the PO Box Only Zone designation means residents must use PO Boxes. Street delivery doesn't exist as an option.
To mail to Saint Michael, use this format: Recipient Name, PO Box [number], Saint Michael, PA 15951. There are no street delivery addresses available.
Classic small-town grid with numbered streets (2nd-6th) and traditional names like Main, Locust, Chapel, and Station.
ZIP Code 15951 has 570 residents and 250 households (average 2.17 persons per household). The median age is 54.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.4%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, 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: | 570Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 550Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 387.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $58,104Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 250Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $75,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 198 | 173 | 497 | 451 | 691 | 663 | 710 | 481 | 507 | 432 | 491 | 492 | 550 |
| Decennial Census | 453 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 570 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.5
Male Median Age: 54
Female Median Age: 54.7
| 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 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Female | 12 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 21 |
| Total | 19 | 15 | 32 | 28 | 18 | 33 | 28 | 12 | 31 | 35 | 38 | 53 | 57 | 43 | 36 | 27 | 30 | 35 |
| White: | 555 | 98.06% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 1.59% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.18% |
| Total: | 566 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 278 | 48.77% | 54.0 years |
| Females: | 292 | 51.23% | 54.7 years |
| Total: | 570 | 100% | 54.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 550 | 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: | 550 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 550 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $58,104, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $33,885 (139.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,104. Family households earn a median of $59,333 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $59,333). By gender, male median income is $120,851 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $120,851 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 37.6%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (54.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,219 | $19,792 | $24,727 | $24,448 | $55,417 | $31,250 | $30,699 | $0 | $0 | $34,452 | $33,715 | $55,343 | $38,821 |
| Median Family Income | $24,219 | $58,382 | $58,500 | $58,375 | $71,643 | $52,031 | $58,375 | $73,250 | $75,764 | $48,901 | $51,895 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $23,164 | $23,372 | $23,750 | $23,343 | $27,167 | $28,641 | $31,250 | $31,890 | $27,411 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $41,103 | $42,266 | $72,768 | $72,604 | $0 | $54,698 | $0 | $55,250 | $55,417 | $0 | $0 | $76,016 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $60,645 | $60,648 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,482 | $60,398 |
| Employed: | 198 | 37.64% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 328 | 62.36% |
| Total: | 526 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 54 | 27.27% |
| Service: | 108 | 54.55% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 2.02% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 32 | 16.16% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 198 | 100% |
Insufficient data for median home value. Insufficient data for median gross rent. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.95% (48.87% with a mortgage, 51.13% free-and-clear) and renters 24.05% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 30.38%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.42%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $207,300 | $37,200 | $53,400 | $51,400 | $0 | $70,700 | $56,100 | $0 | $66,000 | $0 | $0 | $58,900 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 35 | 50.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 16 | 22.86% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 19 | 27.14% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 108 | 37.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 113 | 38.83% |
| Renter Occupied: | 70 | 24.05% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 291 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 291 | 69.62% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 127 | 30.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 418 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 303 | 72.49% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 115 | 27.51% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 418 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 48.20%, which is generally lower than the state rate (71.50%). Public coverage is 74.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 14.40%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), down 2.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.40 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (58.33%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (27.30%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 25 | 5.22% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 339 | 70.77% |
| Some college, no degree: | 61 | 12.73% |
| Associate's degree: | 33 | 6.89% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 21 | 4.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 479 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 454 | 94.78% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 21 | 4.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 265 | 39.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 410 | 60.74% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 675 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 675 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 17.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.4% |
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: | 15 | 41.67% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 21 | 58.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 41.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 21 | 58.33% |
ZIP Code 15951 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 129 people with an annual payroll of $4,797,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 314Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,151,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,797,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 129Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15951 is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Pennsylvania's 13rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 143,679 people, about 0.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 15951. It covers 1.473 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 143,679Source: Census |
| MSA: | Johnstown, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.473 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: 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: | 4267352Source: Census |
| Place Name: | St. Michael CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15951 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.