Alexandria, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16611
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,410
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,887
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alexandria pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16611 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16611 covers 110.6 square miles in Alexandria, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,410 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16611 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,887 (9% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,056. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,500 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,003; owner occupancy is 85.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Huntingdon County, so 16611 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 16611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16611.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 16611, Alexandria, 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
2,410
Population
110.6
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16611?
41.5
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
0.1%
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?
$70,887
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$32,056
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16611 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Alexandria, 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)
$70,887 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,088housing units
1,088
Total Housing Units
954
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,500
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,003
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 16611, employing approximately 507 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,856,000.
46
Businesses
507
Employees
$25.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 6 | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.5% |
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 16611 vs 16683 →
ZIP 16611 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16686
Tyrone (16686)
13,488 residents
- 16693 4,185
Williamsburg (16693)
4,185 residents
- 16611 2,410
Alexandria (16611)
2,410 residents
- 16865 1,839
Pennsylvania Furnace (16865)
1,839 residents
- 16683 383
Spruce Creek (16683)
383 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16611 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16683
Spruce Creek (16683)
$90,625 median income
- 16865
Pennsylvania Furnace (16865)
$77,717 median income
- 16611
Alexandria (16611)
$70,887 median income
- 16686
Tyrone (16686)
$69,008 median income
- 16693
Williamsburg (16693)
$62,898 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16611 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16611, 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 (2,410 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 16611 in?
ZIP code 16611 (Alexandria) is located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Huntingdon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/huntingdon-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16611?
ZIP code 16611 in Alexandria, PA has a population of 2,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16611?
The median household income in ZIP 16611 is $70,887, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16611?
The median home value in ZIP 16611 is $167,500, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16611 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16611?
ZIP code 16611 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16611?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16611 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (7), Construction (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16611?
In ZIP code 16611, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 16611?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16611 is 33.1 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 16611?
In ZIP code 16611, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16611 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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