ZIP Code 16246

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Plumville · Indiana County · Pennsylvania

Population
252

288/sq mi

Median income
$47,188

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$95,000

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.3%

Median age 54.5

Land area
0.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16246 in Plumville, Pennsylvania has a population of 252. The median household income is $47,188, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $95,000, 66% below the US average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16246 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.9 square miles in Plumville, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 252 residents, producing a population density of 288 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16246 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16246 sits at $47,188 (39% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,556. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $95,000 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $830 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16246 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Indiana County, so you can benchmark 16246 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16246, Plumville, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

252

Population

0.9

Area (sq mi)

288

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16246?

54.5

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$47,188

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$26,556

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

78

Total Housing Units

59

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$95,000

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$830

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 16246, employing approximately 63 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,368,000.

9

Businesses

63

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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 16246 vs 16211 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16211 Beyer, PA 104 1.1 mi
15747 Home, PA 2,027 2.4 mi
16250 Sagamore, PA 315 3.4 mi
16244 Nu Mine, PA 265 4.9 mi
15732 Creekside, PA 1,669 4.8 mi
15723 Chambersville, PA 46 6.4 mi
16256 Smicksburg, PA 2,084 5.7 mi
15739 Ernest, PA 462 8.0 mi
16249 Rural Valley, PA 2,089 7.2 mi
16222 Dayton, PA 2,526 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16246 in?
ZIP code 16246 (Plumville) is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Indiana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/indiana-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16246?
ZIP code 16246 in Plumville, PA has a population of 252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16246?
The median household income in ZIP 16246 is $47,188, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16246?
The median home value in ZIP 16246 is $95,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16246?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16246 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16246?
ZIP code 16246 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 63 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16246?
In ZIP code 16246, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 16246?
In ZIP code 16246, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16246?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16246 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Plumville, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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