ZIP Code 16222

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Dayton · Armstrong County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,526

15/sq mi

Median income
$64,688

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,400

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.4%

Median age 30.1

Land area
170.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16222 in Dayton, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,526. The median household income is $64,688, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $158,400, 43% below the US average. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16222 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 170.7 square miles in Dayton, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,526 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 16222 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16222 sits at $64,688 (17% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,275. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $158,400 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $706 per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16222 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.1, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Armstrong County, so you can benchmark 16222 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 16222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16222.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 16222, Dayton, 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

2,526

Population

170.7

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16222?

30.1

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$64,688

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$25,275

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

36.1 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,222

Total Housing Units

1,053

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$158,400

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$706

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 16222, employing approximately 133 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,465,000.

32

Businesses

133

Employees

$4.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 25.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 15.6%
Retail trade 4 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.4%

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 16222 vs 16244 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16244 Nu Mine, PA 265 5.7 mi
16250 Sagamore, PA 315 7.4 mi
16256 Smicksburg, PA 2,084 6.5 mi
16211 Beyer, PA 104 6.3 mi
16263 Yatesboro, PA 317 6.5 mi
15778 Timblin, PA 140 7.3 mi
16253 Seminole, PA 91 6.8 mi
16246 Plumville, PA 252 7.0 mi
16249 Rural Valley, PA 2,089 7.9 mi
16230 Hawthorn, PA 494 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16222 in?
ZIP code 16222 (Dayton) is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Armstrong County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/armstrong-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16222?
ZIP code 16222 in Dayton, PA has a population of 2,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16222?
The median household income in ZIP 16222 is $64,688, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16222?
The median home value in ZIP 16222 is $158,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16222 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16222?
ZIP code 16222 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 133 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16222 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Transportation and warehousing (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16222?
In ZIP code 16222, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 16222?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16222 is 36.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16222?
In ZIP code 16222, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16222 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dayton, PA

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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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