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U.S. ZIP Code · PA15906

Cambria County · Johnstown, PA

Typical home value

$48,223[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-16.6%
5-year / yr
-0.6%
10-year / yr
+2.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-83.0%
vs metro
-57.8%
vs state
-79.3%
ZIP 15906 location in PA
Location of ZIP 15906 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 15906 is worth $48,223 — 57.8% below the Johnstown, PA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 16.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $855 a month — a 21.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$855[2]
Gross yield
21.3%[2]
Cap rate
12.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$657[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cambria County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
9,504[3]
Median household income
$43,284[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Cambria County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-198[5]
Moved in
1,987
Moved out
2,185

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Conemaugh Valley El Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Conemaugh Valley SD

    389 students

  • Conemaugh Valley JSHS

    High · Grades 7–12 · Conemaugh Valley SD

    306 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield21.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)12.8%
Annual rent$10,260

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$244
Loan principal$38,578
Down payment$9,645
Total interest paid$49,204

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.40
Monthly cost to own$339
Monthly rent$855

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
73rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
86th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 15906?
The typical home in 15906 is worth $48,223, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 15906?
Home values in 15906 are down 16.6% over the past year, and down 0.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 15906?
A typical home in 15906 rents for about $855 a month, a gross rental yield of 21.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 15906?
The effective property tax rate in 15906 is 1.4% — roughly $657 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 15906?
ZIP code 15906 has a population of 9,504 and a median household income of $43,284.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Johnstown, PA

    Typical home
    $52,105
    Gross yield
  • Johnstown, PA

    Typical home
    $38,562
    Gross yield
  • Nanty-Glo, PA

    Typical home
    $76,786
    Gross yield
  • Northern Cambria, PA

    Typical home
    $79,130
    Gross yield
  • South Fork, PA

    Typical home
    $83,797
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $88,595
    Gross yield

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