Ebensburg

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

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Ebensburg is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, with 3,404 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,139 ft (652 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cambria, 1.0 miles W.

About Ebensburg

Ebensburg is a borough and the county seat of Cambria County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located 25 miles (40 km) west of Altoona and surrounded by Cambria Township. It is situated in the Allegheny Mountains at about 2,140 feet (650 m) above sea level. Ebensburg is located in a rich bituminous coal region. In the past, sawmills, tanneries, wool mills, and a foundry operated there. The number of residents in 1900 was 1,574, and in 1910, 1,978. As of the 2020 census, Ebensburg had a population of 3,404. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Ending in Ebensburg is the Ghost Town Trail, a rail trail established in 1991 on the right-of-way of the former Ebensburg and Black Lick Railroad. Also of note, next to the old Cambria County Jail, is the Veterans Park of Cambria County honoring the men from Cambria County who fought in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, and the Spanish-American War.

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Living in Ebensburg

Median household income
$58,179
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$849/mo
Median age
40.6
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Ebensburg, PA population

Ebensburg had 3,404 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,404
Density2,030 per sq mi (784 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ebensburg at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyCambria County
TypeBorough
Population3,404 (2020)
Land area1.68 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation2,139 ft (652 m)
Coordinates40.4881° N, 78.7265° W
ZIP code15948
Census code (GEOID)4222144

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Ebensburg

What county is Ebensburg in?

Ebensburg is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Ebensburg, PA?

3,404 people lived in Ebensburg at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ebensburg, PA?

The ZIP code of Ebensburg is 15948.

What is the elevation of Ebensburg?

2,139 feet (652 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ebensburg?

Cambria (1.0 mi), Revloc (2.0 mi), Munster (4.7 mi), Colver (5.0 mi), Loretto (5.0 mi).

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