ZIP Code 15926 - Central City Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 15926 is located in Central City Pennsylvania. Portions of 15926 are also in Indian Lake and Cairnbrook and Shade Township and Stonycreek Township (Somerset County) and Allegheny Township (Somerset County) and Juniata Township (Bedford County). 15926 is primarily within Somerset County, with some portions in Bedford County. Regionally, 15926 is located in the Johnstown-Altoona Area.
ZIP Code 15926 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Central City |
| Primary County | Somerset County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,470 |
| Area Code(s) | 582 / 814 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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15926 Demographics
15926 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 15926 is White. The current unemployment level in 15926 is 4.1%.
| Population | 2,470 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.4% |
| Population Density | 67 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,117 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,471 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $460,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.13% |
15926 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,498 | 99.13% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
15926 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 71 | 4.02% |
| Bachelor Degree | 211 | 11.93% |
| High School Diploma | 919 | 51.98% |
| No High School Diploma | 34 | 1.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 105 | 5.94% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 133 | 7.52% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 10.63% |
| Masters Degree | 76 | 4.3% |
| Professional Degree | 21 | 1.19% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.57% |
15926 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.05401993, -78.81868744 |
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| Region | Johnstown-Altoona Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Somerset, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 37 Square Miles |
15926 Schools
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15926 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 69b - Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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