Distant, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16223
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 154
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,521
- Median income Below-median income area
- $83,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Distant pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16223 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16223 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Distant, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, home to just 154 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16223 reports a modest median household income of $60,521 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,583. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $83,800 (63% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 70.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Armstrong County, so 16223 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
154
Population
2.8
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16223?
55.6
Median Age
72.3%
Male
27.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$60,521
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$40,583
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 16223 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Distant, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,521 26th percentile higher than 26% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
51housing units
51
Total Housing Units
41
Occupied Units
10
Vacant Units
1.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$83,800
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
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 16223 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16242
New Bethlehem (16242)
4,693 residents
- 16248
Rimersburg (16248)
3,130 residents
- 16222
Dayton (16222)
2,526 residents
- 16259
Templeton (16259)
1,934 residents
- 16240 1,533
Mayport (16240)
1,533 residents
- 16224 1,181
Fairmount City (16224)
1,181 residents
- 16210 1,014
Adrian (16210)
1,014 residents
- 16230 494
Hawthorn (16230)
494 residents
- 16245 207
Oak Ridge (16245)
207 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16223 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16223 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16224
Fairmount City (16224)
$74,643 median income
- 16248
Rimersburg (16248)
$65,272 median income
- 16222
Dayton (16222)
$64,688 median income
- 16223
Distant (16223)
$60,521 median income
- 16259
Templeton (16259)
$59,861 median income
- 16240
Mayport (16240)
$58,281 median income
- 16242
New Bethlehem (16242)
$55,677 median income
- 16210
Adrian (16210)
$49,107 median income
- 16245
Oak Ridge (16245)
$48,438 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16223 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16223, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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