ZIP Code 15956 - South Fork Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 15956 is located in South Fork Pennsylvania. Portions of 15956 are also in Ehrenfeld and St. Michael and Summerhill and Croyle Township and Adams Township (Cambria County) and Richland Township (Cambria County) and Conemaugh Township (Cambria County). 15956 is entirely within Cambria County. Regionally, 15956 is located in the Johnstown-Altoona Area.
ZIP Code 15956 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | South Fork |
| Primary County | Cambria County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,604 |
| Area Code(s) | 582 / 814 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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15956 Demographics
15956 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 15956 is White. The current unemployment level in 15956 is 4.1%.
| Population | 2,604 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.83% |
| Population Density | 270 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,038 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,214 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $150,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.13% |
15956 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,517 | 99.13% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
15956 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 73 | 4.41% |
| Bachelor Degree | 115 | 6.95% |
| High School Diploma | 1,035 | 62.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 31 | 1.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 67 | 4.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 125 | 7.56% |
| Associates Degree | 158 | 9.55% |
| Masters Degree | 44 | 2.66% |
| Professional Degree | 6 | 0.36% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
15956 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.34930038, -78.78710175 |
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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 | 10 Square Miles |
15956 Schools
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15956 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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