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 Moderate-density area
- $81,731
- Median income Near-median income area
- $206,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16229 (Freeport, PA) rose +12.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.7 in 2023 to 207.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,408. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $206,900 (9% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $786; 80.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Armstrong County, so 16229 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 16229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freeport, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16229.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 16229?
46.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.4%
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?
$81,731
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$46,408
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16229 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Freeport, 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)
$81,731 Top 32% higher than 68% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,282housing units
2,282
Total Housing Units
2,152
Occupied Units
130
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,900
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 16229 vs 15656 →
ZIP 16229 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15065
Natrona Heights (15065)
11,588 residents
- 15656
Leechburg (15656)
10,298 residents
- 15690
Vandergrift (15690)
9,078 residents
- 16055
Sarver (16055)
8,486 residents
- 16229
Freeport (16229)
4,997 residents
- 16023 4,169
Cabot (16023)
4,169 residents
- 16262 3,007
Worthington (16262)
3,007 residents
- 15641 500
Hyde Park (15641)
500 residents
- 16228 371
Ford Cliff (16228)
371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16229 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16055
Sarver (16055)
$90,950 median income
- 16023
Cabot (16023)
$86,042 median income
- 16229
Freeport (16229)
$81,731 median income
- 16212
Cadogan (16212)
$73,750 median income
- 16228
Ford Cliff (16228)
$70,833 median income
- 16262
Worthington (16262)
$69,375 median income
- 15656
Leechburg (15656)
$68,311 median income
- 15065
Natrona Heights (15065)
$67,803 median income
- 15641
Hyde Park (15641)
$65,536 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16229, 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 (4,997 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 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.
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