ZIP code 15956
Where is ZIP code 15956?
South Fork, Pennsylvania
Cambria County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 15956 belongs to South Fork, Pennsylvania in Cambria County. 15956 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 582 and 814. About 2,274 people live in the 15956 area, where the median household income is $52,448. The closest ZIP codes are 15951 (Saint Michael, 2 mi southeast), 15958 (Summerhill, 2.5 mi northeast) and 15942 (Mineral Point, 2.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 15956 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | South Fork |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Cambria County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 582, 814 |
| Coordinates | 40.3629, -78.7887 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 159 |
Population and income in 15956
| Population | 2,274 · higher than 50% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 280 · higher than 51% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.5 years · higher than 75% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $52,448 · lower than 88% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,565 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $87,700 · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $738 a month |
| Housing units | 1,233 |
| Households | 1,077 (2.11 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 8.11 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15956. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 15956
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15951 | Saint Michael, PA | 2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 15958 | Summerhill, PA | 2.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 15942 | Mineral Point, PA | 2.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 15955 | Sidman, PA | 3.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 15962 | Wilmore, PA | 4.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 15945 | Parkhill, PA | 4.3 mi W | Standard |
| 15952 | Salix, PA | 4.5 mi S | Standard |
| 15909 | Johnstown, PA | 5.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 15921 | Beaverdale, PA | 5.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 15934 | Elton, PA | 5.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 15930 | Dunlo, PA | 6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 15904 | Johnstown, PA | 6.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 15956 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 15956
123 MAIN ST
SOUTH FORK PA 15956
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ehrenfeld: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (15956-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 15956?
- 15956 is a South Fork, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 15956 in?
- ZIP code 15956 is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 15956 in?
- 15956 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 15956?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 15956 use area codes 582 and 814.
- What is the population of ZIP code 15956?
- About 2,274 people live in ZIP code 15956, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 15956?
- The median household income in 15956 is $52,448 a year, lower than 88% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 15956?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 15956 are 15951 (Saint Michael, 2 miles), 15958 (Summerhill, 2.5 miles), 15942 (Mineral Point, 2.7 miles) and 15955 (Sidman, 3.2 miles).