ZIP Code 15940 - Loretto Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 15940 is located in Loretto Pennsylvania. Portions of 15940 are also in Allegheny Township (Cambria County) and Munster Township and Cresson Township and East Carroll Township. 15940 is entirely within Cambria County. Regionally, 15940 is located in the Johnstown-Altoona Area.
ZIP Code 15940 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Loretto |
| Primary County | Cambria County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,831 |
| Area Code(s) | 582 / 814 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 15940 Map
15940 Demographics
15940 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 15940 is White. The current unemployment level in 15940 is 4.1%.
| Population | 3,831 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.94% |
| Population Density | 134 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 541 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $82,500 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $523,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.47% |
15940 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,090 | 81.08% |
| Black | 470 | 12.33% |
| Hispanic | 197 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.66% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 18 | 0.47% |
15940 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 235 | 11.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 189 | 9.13% |
| High School Diploma | 534 | 25.8% |
| No High School Diploma | 87 | 4.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 300 | 14.49% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 366 | 17.68% |
| Associates Degree | 247 | 11.93% |
| Masters Degree | 64 | 3.09% |
| Professional Degree | 31 | 1.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17 | 0.82% |
15940 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.52293015, -78.63163757 |
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| Region | Johnstown-Altoona Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Johnstown, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 29 Square Miles |
15940 Schools
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15940 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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