Portage
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Portage is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, with 2,459 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,795 ft (547 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spring Hill, 1.2 miles S.
- 2,459residents (2020 Census)
- 1,795 ftelevation · 547 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 3,722 / sq mipopulation density
- 15962ZIP code
About Portage
Portage is a borough with home rule status in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Ebensburg and 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Altoona. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,388 at the 2023 US census.
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Living in Portage
- Median household income
- $45,556
- Median home value
- $94,800
- Median rent
- $751/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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Portage had 2,459 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,459 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,722 per sq mi (1,437 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Portage at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cambria County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 2,459 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.66 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3869° N, 78.6747° W |
| ZIP code | 15962 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4262048 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Portage
- Spring Hill1.2 mi S
- Jamestown1.4 mi NE
- Wilmore2.2 mi W
- Cassandra2.3 mi NE
- Washington3.7 mi E
- Lilly3.9 mi NE
- Beaverdale4.4 mi S
- Croyle4.4 mi W
- Summerhill4.6 mi W
- Munster5.1 mi N
- Ehrenfeld5.5 mi W
- Sidman6.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Portage
What county is Portage in?
Portage is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Portage, PA?
2,459 people lived in Portage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Portage, PA?
The ZIP code of Portage is 15962.
What is the elevation of Portage?
1,795 feet (547 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Portage?
Spring Hill (1.2 mi), Jamestown (1.4 mi), Wilmore (2.2 mi), Cassandra (2.3 mi), Washington (3.7 mi).
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