Ford City, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16226
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,279
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $144,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ford City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16226 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16226 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ford City, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,279 residents across 150.0 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16226 reports a modest median household income of $63,750 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,943. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $144,500 (36% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $889; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Armstrong County, so 16226 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 16226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ford City, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16226.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance 12
Finance and insurance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 12
Accommodation and food services
12 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16226, Ford City, 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
8,279
Population
150.0
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16226?
47.7
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.3%
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?
$63,750
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,943
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16226 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Ford City, 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)
$63,750 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
4,175housing units
4,175
Total Housing Units
3,625
Occupied Units
550
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,500
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$889
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 140 business establishments in ZIP 16226, employing approximately 1,462 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,258,000.
140
Businesses
1,462
Employees
$62.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 23.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 9 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.1% |
| Information | 3 | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 16226 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16201
Kittanning (16201)
18,214 residents
- 15690
Vandergrift (15690)
9,078 residents
- 16226
Ford City (16226)
8,279 residents
- 15673 1,296
North Apollo (15673)
1,296 residents
- 15686 972
Spring Church (15686)
972 residents
- 15736 613
Elderton (15736)
613 residents
- 15641 500
Hyde Park (15641)
500 residents
- 16238 410
Manorville (16238)
410 residents
- 16228 371
Ford Cliff (16228)
371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16226 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16226 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16238
Manorville (16238)
$77,885 median income
- 16212
Cadogan (16212)
$73,750 median income
- 16201
Kittanning (16201)
$72,556 median income
- 16228
Ford Cliff (16228)
$70,833 median income
- 15673
North Apollo (15673)
$66,629 median income
- 15736
Elderton (15736)
$66,429 median income
- 15641
Hyde Park (15641)
$65,536 median income
- 16226
Ford City (16226)
$63,750 median income
- 15690
Vandergrift (15690)
$55,457 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16226 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16228 | Ford Cliff, PA | 371 | 4.3 mi |
| 16236 | Mc Grann, PA | 262 | 5.4 mi |
| 16238 | Manorville, PA | 410 | 5.6 mi |
| 16201 | Kittanning, PA | 18,214 | 6.8 mi |
| 15690 | Vandergrift, PA | 9,078 | 5.5 mi |
| 15736 | Elderton, PA | 613 | 6.3 mi |
| 16212 | Cadogan, PA | 339 | 5.9 mi |
| 15686 | Spring Church, PA | 972 | 6.9 mi |
| 15641 | Hyde Park, PA | 500 | 7.7 mi |
| 15673 | North Apollo, PA | 1,296 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16226, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,279 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 16226 in?
ZIP code 16226 (Ford City) 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 16226?
ZIP code 16226 in Ford City, PA has a population of 8,279 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16226?
The median household income in ZIP 16226 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16226?
The median home value in ZIP 16226 is $144,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16226?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16226 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16226?
ZIP code 16226 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 1,462 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16226?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16226 are: Other services (except public administration) (33), Health care and social assistance (22), Retail trade (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16226?
In ZIP code 16226, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 16226?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16226 is 27.7 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 16226?
In ZIP code 16226, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16226?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16226 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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