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Population and households in ZIP 16502
Household size in ZIP 16502
| Period | ZIP 16502 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 16502 are small: just 2.17 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.32, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 58 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 16502
| Period | ZIP 16502 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.5 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.1, ZIP 16502 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.8, in line with the national trend. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 43 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 16502
| Period | ZIP 16502 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 16502 (20.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.8 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 35 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 16502
Renters in ZIP 16502
| Period | ZIP 16502 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.8% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 16502 rent: 62.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than half of owners (55.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 16502
| Period | ZIP 16502 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 16502: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 16502
| Period | ZIP 16502 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 16502 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1942, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 16502
| Period | ZIP 16502 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $607 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $655 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $728 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $864 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$257 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 16502 pays $864 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $257 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 16502
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 16502
| Period | ZIP 16502 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 16502: 20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 16502
| Period | ZIP 16502 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 16502 is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Pennsylvania as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 16502
| Period | ZIP 16502 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 16502: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 50 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 16502 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 16502 | 2.17 | 35.1 | 20.5% | 62.0% | 12.5% | 1942 | $864 | 20.4% | 91.4% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 16508 | 2.30 | 38.0 | 17.3% | 31.2% | 8.7% | 1948 | $1,042 | 28.5% | 93.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 16501 | 1.43 | 49.9 | 13.7% | 94.2% | 15.4% | 1958 | $646 | 25.2% | 85.8% | 19.2% |
| ZIP 16507 | 2.22 | 29.5 | 25.3% | 64.6% | 16.8% | 1947 | $979 | 25.4% | 90.0% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 16503 | 2.49 | 33.9 | 27.4% | 62.9% | 10.1% | 1941 | $877 | 11.3% | 75.8% | 12.5% |
| ZIP 16504 | 2.30 | 37.5 | 10.7% | 29.4% | 9.9% | 1955 | $1,003 | 27.0% | 91.4% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 16546 | 1.48 | 20.8 | 4.5% | 35.9% | 12.7% | 1973 | $914 | 35.9% | 100.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 16509 | 2.25 | 43.3 | 7.6% | 30.1% | 7.5% | 1977 | $1,147 | 36.3% | 95.7% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 16505 | 2.14 | 50.7 | 7.2% | 29.0% | 12.2% | 1963 | $992 | 45.8% | 96.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 16506 | 2.40 | 44.5 | 6.4% | 31.6% | 5.6% | 1980 | $1,202 | 39.6% | 97.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 16510 | 2.47 | 42.2 | 11.0% | 19.8% | 5.8% | 1968 | $898 | 26.1% | 92.4% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 16502. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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