ZIP Code 15946 - Portage Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 15946 is located in Portage Pennsylvania. Portions of 15946 are also in Spring Hill and Blue Knob and Portage Township (Cambria County) and Greenfield Township (Blair County) and Summerhill Township (Cambria County) and Juniata Township (Blair County) and Pavia Township and Cambria Township and Washington Township (Cambria County) and Munster Township. 15946 is primarily within Cambria County, with some portions in Blair County and Bedford County. Regionally, 15946 is located in the Johnstown-Altoona Area.
ZIP Code 15946 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Portage |
| Primary County | Cambria County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 6,716 |
| Area Code(s) | 582 / 814 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 15946 Map
15946 Demographics
15946 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 15946 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 15946 is White. The current unemployment level in 15946 is 4.1%.
| Population | 6,716 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.84% |
| Population Density | 148 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,823 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,625 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $360,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.19% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.91% |
15946 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,579 | 99.19% |
| Black | 10 | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
15946 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 765 | 96.84% |
| Black | 10 | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
15946 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 196 | 4.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 600 | 13.11% |
| High School Diploma | 2,245 | 49.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 138 | 3.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 137 | 2.99% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 512 | 11.19% |
| Associates Degree | 498 | 10.89% |
| Masters Degree | 217 | 4.74% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 0.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.22% |
15946 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.37546158, -78.63460541 |
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| Region | Johnstown-Altoona Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Johnstown, PA Altoona, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 45 Square Miles |
15946 Schools
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15946 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 69b - Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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