ZIP Code 16201
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Kittanning · Armstrong County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 18,214
- Median income
- $72,556
- Median home value
- $174,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.8%
- Land area
- 297.1 sq mi
61/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.6
New York
ZIP code 16201 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania has a population of 18,214. The median household income is $72,556, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $174,200, 37% below the US average. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 297.1 square miles in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 18,214 residents, producing a population density of 61 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16201 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16201 sits at $72,556 (7% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,668. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $174,200 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $719 per month, and 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Armstrong County, so you can benchmark 16201 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 16201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16201.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 33
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16201, Kittanning, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,214
Population
297.1
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16201?
47.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$72,556
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$39,668
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
8,224
Total Housing Units
7,255
Occupied Units
969
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,200
Median Home Value
-23% vs state
$719
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16201 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 147 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 162 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 185 |
| 2023 | +2.9% | 190 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 196 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 495 business establishments in ZIP 16201, employing approximately 6,870 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,400,000.
495
Businesses
6,870
Employees
$326.4M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 97 | 19.6% |
| Retail trade | 76 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 27 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 10 | 2.0% |
| Information | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 16201 vs 16238 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16238 | Manorville, PA | 410 | 2.9 mi |
| 16236 | Mc Grann, PA | 262 | 3.1 mi |
| 16228 | Ford Cliff, PA | 371 | 4.7 mi |
| 16226 | Ford City, PA | 8,279 | 6.8 mi |
| 16210 | Adrian, PA | 1,014 | 6.5 mi |
| 16259 | Templeton, PA | 1,934 | 8.2 mi |
| 16263 | Yatesboro, PA | 317 | 7.3 mi |
| 16212 | Cadogan, PA | 339 | 7.0 mi |
| 15736 | Elderton, PA | 613 | 9.3 mi |
| 16218 | Cowansville, PA | 1,195 | 10.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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