16669 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16669, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16669 is a zip code in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, which covers Barree, Franklin, Jackson, Logan, Petersburg, and West, with a total population of 2,071 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 16669 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16669.

The estimated population of people living in 16669 is 2,071, with a median age of 44.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16669 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,071
+0.63%
-0.34%
2020
2,058
 -7.75% -
2019
2,231
+11.89%
-
2018
1,994
 -4.04% -
2017
2,078
 - -

Population of 16669 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16669 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
92.9%
97.9%
 -5.11%
Black/African American
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.6%
0.5%
 +820.00%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
0.8%
 +150.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16669 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 16669 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16669 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16669 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.9 -4.26% 43.5 -7.84% 46.1 -1.07%
2020 46.9 +3.99% 47.2 +6.55% 46.6 +1.08%
2019 45.1 -3.22% 44.3 -2.64% 46.1 -4.36%
2018 46.6 +1.97% 45.5 +2.71% 48.2 +2.99%
2017 45.7 - 44.3 - 46.8 -

The median age of the 16669 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 16669 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 9 105 +5.09% 107 +26.15% 110 133
10 to 19 154 +25.28% 93 +30.47% 167 113
20 to 29 104 +7.6% 112 -17.84% 108 84
30 to 39 114 -20.71% 109 -12.92% 89 95
40 to 49 136 +8.34% 136 +3.81% 145 140
50 to 59 153 -10.21% 159 -18.8% 137 127
60 to 69 171 -6.89% 151 +11.96% 159 165
70+ 129 +10.18% 145 +9.42% 141 158

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16669 zip code is $61,103.00.

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 16669.

  • Under 25
    $65,909.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,167.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,152.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16669 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 16669, 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 16669 is currently $67,234.00.

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.

0.96% of households in 16669 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 16669 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16669 is $27,352.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16669 by the total population of 16669.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16669 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16669 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
    5.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16669 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16669 zip over the age of 16 is 1,633.

Of those people, a total of 59.30% 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 16669 is 54.30%.

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 16669 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 85 45.90% 25.60%
20 to 24 years 132 85.60% 12.40%
25 to 29 years 60 91.70% 10.90%
30 to 34 years 70 65.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 255 86.30% 12.70%
45 to 54 years 290 81.70% 7.20%
55 to 59 years 118 75.40% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 150 68.00% 1.00%
65 to 74 years 298 22.50% 9.00%
75 years and over 175 0.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16669. 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 1,557 58.30% 9.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 66.70% 0.00%
Asian 6 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 32 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 35 80.00% 3.60%
Hispanic or Latino 58 100.00% 19.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,536 57.70% 8.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16669 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 16669 is 886, with median earnings of $37,157.00.

Women in 16669 are earning approximately 77.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 886 $37,157.00
Male 526 $40,250.00
Female 360 $31,136.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16669 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 84 $62,778.00
Business and Financial 44 $40,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $58,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $75,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $128,333.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $45,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $36,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $63,542.00
Healthcare Support 36 $27,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $12,188.00
Law Enforcement 9 $55,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $23,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 63 $19,250.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $33,750.00
Sales 73 $25,781.00
Office and Administrative Support 63 $40,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $33,194.00
Construction and Extraction 113 $45,781.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $45,714.00
Production 51 $33,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 25 $43,438.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16669 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 16669.

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 50 $49,643.00 34 $64,643.00
Business and Financial 21 $73,750.00 23 $38,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $58,036.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $76,875.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 1 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $62,500.00 48 $40,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $36,250.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $93,333.00 39 $46,875.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 31 $28,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $54,375.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $22,917.00 15 $27,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 51 $19,250.00 12 $26,250.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 4 $21,250.00
Sales 25 $45,208.00 48 $12,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 15 $50,625.00 48 $38,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $33,333.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 110 $46,250.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $45,714.00 0 $0.00
Production 40 $36,250.00 11 $19,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $44,063.00 2 $0.00

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 831 households in 16669, with an average household size of 2.47 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 561 families living in the 16669 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 16669:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 439 61 61 270
Average Household Size 3.03 3.41 3.25 1.16
Total Families 439 61 61 0
Average Household Size 3 3.21 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 561 families living in 16669, 6.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16669:

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 1,202 housing units in 16669.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 831 69.13%
Vacant 371 30.87%

8.90% of the total 1,202 housing units in 16669 are rental units. This is approximately 107 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 703 are occupied by the owner - or 58.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16669 is $675.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16669 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
    21
  • Less than $500
    34
  • $500 to $999
    59
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    12
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 16669 is $172,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16669 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    38
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    126
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    120
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    123
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    118
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    114
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    58
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16669. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16669 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    306
  • 1940 to 1949
    20
  • 1950 to 1959
    86
  • 1960 to 1969
    110
  • 1970 to 1979
    175
  • 1980 to 1989
    137
  • 1990 to 1999
    149
  • 2000 to 2009
    131
  • 2010 to 2013
    88
  • 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 16669 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    40
  • 1 vehicle available
    227
  • 2 vehicles available
    304
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    260

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16669 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16669 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16669.

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
    84
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    47
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    67
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    57
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    104
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    105
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    141
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    51
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    49
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    75
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    11
  • 90 or more minutes
    49

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 16669 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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