ZIP Code 16223

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Distant · Armstrong County · Pennsylvania

Population
154

55/sq mi

Median income
$60,521

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$83,800

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 55.6

Land area
2.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16223 in Distant, Pennsylvania has a population of 154. The median household income is $60,521, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $83,800, 70% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 16223 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.8 square miles in Distant, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 154 residents, producing a population density of 55 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 16223 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16223 sits at $60,521 (22% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,583. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $83,800 (63% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16223 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Armstrong County, so you can benchmark 16223 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 →

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 16223, Distant, 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

154

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16223?

55.6

Median Age

72.3%

Male

27.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$60,521

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$40,583

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

51

Total Housing Units

41

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

1.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$83,800

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 16223, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $317,000.

5

Businesses

18

Employees

$317K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 60.0%

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 16223 vs 16242 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16242 New Bethlehem, PA 4,693 2.2 mi
16253 Seminole, PA 91 2.0 mi
16245 Oak Ridge, PA 207 4.0 mi
16230 Hawthorn, PA 494 5.5 mi
16259 Templeton, PA 1,934 5.8 mi
16224 Fairmount City, PA 1,181 7.0 mi
16240 Mayport, PA 1,533 8.3 mi
16248 Rimersburg, PA 3,130 8.4 mi
16222 Dayton, PA 2,526 8.9 mi
16210 Adrian, PA 1,014 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16223 in?
ZIP code 16223 (Distant) 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 16223?
ZIP code 16223 in Distant, PA has a population of 154 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16223?
The median household income in ZIP 16223 is $60,521, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16223?
The median home value in ZIP 16223 is $83,800, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16223 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16223?
ZIP code 16223 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16223?
In ZIP code 16223, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16223 is 7.7% 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 Distant, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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