ZIP Code 16253

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Seminole · Armstrong County · Pennsylvania

Population
91

166/sq mi

Median income
$45,833

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$154,200

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.5%

Median age 60.7

Land area
0.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16253 in Seminole, Pennsylvania has a population of 91. The median household income is $45,833, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $154,200, 45% below the US average. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16253 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.5 square miles in Seminole, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 91 residents, producing a population density of 166 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 16253 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16253 sits at $45,833 (41% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,089. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $154,200 (32% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16253 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Armstrong County, so you can benchmark 16253 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 16253, Seminole, 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

91

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

166

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16253?

60.7

Median Age

40.2%

Male

59.8%

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 0.0%

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?

$45,833

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$32,089

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 87.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

78

Total Housing Units

52

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

1.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$154,200

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

1942

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
16223 Distant, PA 154 2.0 mi
16242 New Bethlehem, PA 4,693 4.0 mi
16245 Oak Ridge, PA 207 4.5 mi
16230 Hawthorn, PA 494 5.9 mi
16259 Templeton, PA 1,934 6.1 mi
16222 Dayton, PA 2,526 6.8 mi
16224 Fairmount City, PA 1,181 8.1 mi
15778 Timblin, PA 140 7.7 mi
16240 Mayport, PA 1,533 8.4 mi
16201 Kittanning, PA 18,214 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16253 in?
ZIP code 16253 (Seminole) 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 16253?
ZIP code 16253 in Seminole, PA has a population of 91 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16253?
The median household income in ZIP 16253 is $45,833, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16253?
The median home value in ZIP 16253 is $154,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16253?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16253 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16253?
In ZIP code 16253, 87.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 16253?
In ZIP code 16253, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16253?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16253 is 8.0% 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 Seminole, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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