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Johnstown, PA — ZIP 15909

Population: 4,571 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 15909 (Johnstown, PA) is $87,347 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $164,185 after a median 5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$87,347

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$87,347
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
-10.4%
5-year appreciation
-3.2%
10-year appreciation
+26.4%
All-time peak (2022-04)
$99,502
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$164,185
Median list price
$199,950
Median price per sqft
$104
1-year sale-price change
+82.4%
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-4.9%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Jackson El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
147
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
201

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,315
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,988

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Johnstown Flood National Memorial (7 mi)
National parks include
Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Flight 93 National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Ebensburg Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHAN SOON- SHIONG MEDICAL CENTER AT WINDBER, INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-40 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
69.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,313
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,340
Average weekly wage
$908
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
53

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 15909State medianUS median
Median home value$87,347$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$164,185$254,900$325,000
Median days on market5 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,313$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 15909?
$87,347.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 15909?
$164,185.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 15909?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 15909?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,339/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 15909?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 15909?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 15909?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 15909?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 15909?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 15909 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 15909?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 15909?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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