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Freeport, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16229

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,997
78/sq mi
$81,731
Median income
$206,900
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Freeport pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
78
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16229 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16229 covers 64.4 square miles in Freeport, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,997 residents on file, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16229 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,731 (5% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,408. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $206,900 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $786 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 16229 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Armstrong County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 16229

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freeport, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16229.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16229, Freeport, 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

4,997

Population

64.4

Area (sq mi)

78

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 16229?

46.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$81,731

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$46,408

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16229 ranks nationally

Freeport, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,731 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,282

Total Housing Units

2,152

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$206,900

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$786

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

+12.6%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16229 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 152
2021 +6.4% 162
2022 +18.9% 193
2023 -4.2% 185
2024 +12.6% 208

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 103 business establishments in ZIP 16229, employing approximately 1,539 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,815,000.

103

Businesses

1,539

Employees

$92.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 19 18.4%
Construction 15 14.6%
Manufacturing 8 7.8%
Retail trade 8 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.8%
Finance and insurance 7 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.8%
Information 4 3.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 3.9%
Wholesale trade 3 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.9%

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 16229 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16229 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 16229 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
15656 Leechburg, PA 10,298 5.1 mi
16212 Cadogan, PA 339 4.0 mi
16055 Sarver, PA 8,486 5.4 mi
16262 Worthington, PA 3,007 8.4 mi
15641 Hyde Park, PA 500 6.6 mi
16228 Ford Cliff, PA 371 6.4 mi
15065 Natrona Heights, PA 11,588 6.8 mi
16023 Cabot, PA 4,169 7.2 mi
15690 Vandergrift, PA 9,078 7.6 mi
16236 Mc Grann, PA 262 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Armstrong County

16201 standard
Kittanning, PA
Pop: 18,214
16226 standard
Ford City, PA
Pop: 8,279
16262 standard
Worthington, PA
Pop: 3,007
16222 standard
Dayton, PA
Pop: 2,526
16249 standard
Rural Valley, PA
Pop: 2,089
16259 standard
Templeton, PA
Pop: 1,934

Related Areas

Armstrong County Freeport, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16229 in? ▼
ZIP code 16229 (Freeport) 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 16229? ▼
ZIP code 16229 in Freeport, PA has a population of 4,997 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16229? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16229 is $81,731, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16229? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16229 is $206,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16229? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16229 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16229? ▼
ZIP code 16229 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 1,539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16229? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16229 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (15), Manufacturing (8). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16229? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16229 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16229? ▼
In ZIP code 16229, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 16229? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16229 is 28.8 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 16229? ▼
In ZIP code 16229, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16229? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16229 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.