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ZIP Code 15942

Cambria, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15942

Juniper

ZIP Code 15942 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$185,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

20.4

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,185

Median Age

38.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$185,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,541

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.18

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$1,120

Higher than 68%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

79.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

20.4

Lower than 90%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 15942: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15942?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15942 is $185,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15942?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15942 is $1,541, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15942 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15942 cost about 2.18× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15942?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15942 is $1,120 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15942?
ZIP Code 15942 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 77°F, winter lows around 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 79.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15942 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15942's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.4 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →