PlainZIP

Nu Mine, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16244

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

265
85/sq mi
$47,614
Median income
4.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nu Mine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
85
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16244 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16244 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nu Mine, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, home to just 265 residents across 3.1 square miles, a density of 85 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16244 reports a modest median household income of $47,614 (39% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,032. Local economic indicators show a 26.3% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of $983 monthly, and 71.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Armstrong County, letting you compare 16244 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 16244, Nu Mine, 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

265

Population

3.1

Area (sq mi)

85

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16244?

35.8

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
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 5.3%
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?

$47,614

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$29,032

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 16244 ranks nationally

Nu Mine, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,614 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.7%

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

What does housing look like?

170

Total Housing Units

159

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$983

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 16244, employing approximately 119 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,112,000.

8

Businesses

119

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 75.0%

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 16244 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 16244 ranks #9 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 16244 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 16244 ranks #8 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
16250 Sagamore, PA 315 2.5 mi
16263 Yatesboro, PA 317 3.1 mi
16249 Rural Valley, PA 2,089 2.7 mi
16211 Beyer, PA 104 3.9 mi
16246 Plumville, PA 252 4.9 mi
16222 Dayton, PA 2,526 5.7 mi
15732 Creekside, PA 1,669 5.6 mi
15747 Home, PA 2,027 6.9 mi
15736 Elderton, PA 613 7.8 mi
15774 Shelocta, PA 3,029 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Armstrong County

16201 standard
Kittanning, PA
Pop: 18,214
16226 standard
Ford City, PA
Pop: 8,279
16229 standard
Freeport, PA
Pop: 4,997
16262 standard
Worthington, PA
Pop: 3,007
16222 standard
Dayton, PA
Pop: 2,526
16249 standard
Rural Valley, PA
Pop: 2,089

Related Areas

Armstrong County Nu Mine, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16244 in? ▼
ZIP code 16244 (Nu Mine) 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 16244? ▼
ZIP code 16244 in Nu Mine, PA has a population of 265 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16244? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16244 is $47,614, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16244? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16244 is White at 94.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16244? ▼
ZIP code 16244 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16244? ▼
In ZIP code 16244, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16244? ▼
In ZIP code 16244, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16244? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16244 is 26.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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