16630 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16630, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16630 is a zip code in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, which covers Cresson, Cresson, Gallitzin, and Sankertown, with a total population of 4,938 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 16630 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16630.

The estimated population of people living in 16630 is 4,938, with a median age of 44.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16630 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,938
+3.35%
+8.77%
2020
4,778
 -1.87% -
2019
4,869
+2.57%
-
2018
4,747
+4.56%
-
2017
4,540
 - -

Population of 16630 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16630 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.4%
94.5%
 -1.16%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.1%
 +45.45%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.2%
1.2%
 0.00%
Asian
0.3%
1.9%
 -84.21%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
1%
 +260.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16630 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 16630 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16630 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16630 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.2 +2.31% 43.2 +2.13% 44.8 +1.59%
2020 43.2 +7.46% 42.3 +7.63% 44.1 +7.3%
2019 40.2 -0.74% 39.3 -2.24% 41.1 +0.98%
2018 40.5 +0.75% 40.2 -0.74% 40.7 +2.26%
2017 40.2 - 40.5 - 39.8 -

The median age of the 16630 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 16630 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 169 +28.09% 240 -29.71% 218 175
10 to 19 336 -9.37% 385 0.29% 304 384
20 to 29 213 +40.51% 410 -9.5% 306 370
30 to 39 266 -5.78% 242 -4.76% 250 229
40 to 49 271 -1.55% 268 +3.18% 265 273
50 to 59 296 +6.52% 330 -3.18% 314 319
60 to 69 221 +48.55% 346 +26.32% 344 446
70+ 224 +48.3% 323 +20.27% 348 393

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16630 zip code is $58,140.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 16630.

  • Under 25
    $34,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,618.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,395.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16630 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 16630, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 16630 is currently $63,998.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.50% of households in 16630 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 16630 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.14%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16630 is $27,388.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16630 by the total population of 16630.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16630 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16630 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.08%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.63%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16630 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16630 zip over the age of 16 is 4,296.

Of those people, a total of 54.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 16630 is 51.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 16630 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 439 28.70% 10.30%
20 to 24 years 436 58.70% 9.00%
25 to 29 years 240 90.00% 5.10%
30 to 34 years 211 79.60% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 556 82.40% 6.60%
45 to 54 years 608 87.00% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 275 83.30% 3.10%
60 to 64 years 415 52.00% 6.00%
65 to 74 years 620 18.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 496 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16630. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,031 55.80% 4.90%
Black or African American 77 11.70% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 16 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 24 16.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 148 40.50% 3.30%
Hispanic or Latino 60 26.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,015 55.70% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16630 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 16630 is 2,202, with median earnings of $33,238.00.

Women in 16630 are earning approximately 59.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,202 $33,238.00
Male 1,026 $44,455.00
Female 1,176 $26,364.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16630 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 114 $65,625.00
Business and Financial 78 $60,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $66,429.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 37 $40,972.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 99 $53,523.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 292 $43,125.00
Healthcare Support 142 $22,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $39,219.00
Law Enforcement 65 $58,482.00
Food Preparation and Serving 112 $13,043.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 53 $28,523.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $15,313.00
Sales 260 $25,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 271 $28,105.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $41,042.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $57,656.00
Production 74 $44,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 110 $48,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16630 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 16630.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 75 $68,125.00 39 $40,208.00
Business and Financial 49 $71,181.00 29 $40,208.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $118,125.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 33 $40,417.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 22 $66,500.00 77 $47,292.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 55 $88,438.00 237 $32,292.00
Healthcare Support 8 $39,500.00 134 $21,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $39,219.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 56 $58,750.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $6,833.00 72 $13,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $29,659.00 16 $10,417.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 64 $16,250.00
Sales 101 $26,860.00 159 $14,607.00
Office and Administrative Support 43 $45,208.00 228 $27,661.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $41,042.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $57,656.00 0 $0.00
Production 56 $47,917.00 18 $11,786.00
Transportation and Material Moving 85 $62,250.00 25 $8,646.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,005 households in 16630, with an average household size of 2.19 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,179 families living in the 16630 zip code with an average family size of 2.83 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 16630:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 929 71 179 826
Average Household Size 2.85 3.08 3.08 1.17
Total Families 929 71 179 0
Average Household Size 2.83 2.63 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 1,179 families living in 16630, 5.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16630:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,193 housing units in 16630.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,005 91.43%
Vacant 188 8.57%

23.44% of the total 2,193 housing units in 16630 are rental units. This is approximately 514 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,454 are occupied by the owner - or 66.30% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16630 is $642.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16630 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    37
  • Less than $500
    149
  • $500 to $999
    288
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    71
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    2

Property Value

The median value of a property in 16630 is $118,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16630 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    113
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    481
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    306
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    227
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    193
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    63
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    71
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16630. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16630 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    597
  • 1940 to 1949
    222
  • 1950 to 1959
    359
  • 1960 to 1969
    179
  • 1970 to 1979
    313
  • 1980 to 1989
    185
  • 1990 to 1999
    137
  • 2000 to 2009
    136
  • 2010 to 2013
    65
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 16630 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    207
  • 1 vehicle available
    646
  • 2 vehicles available
    780
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    372

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16630 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16630 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16630.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    167
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    396
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    222
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    266
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    260
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    122
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    365
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    35
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    33
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    99
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    74
  • 90 or more minutes
    49

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 16630 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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