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Bellwood, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16617

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

2,806
667/sq mi
$52,609
Median income
$145,500
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bellwood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
667
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16617 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16617 covers 4.2 square miles in Bellwood, Blair County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,806 residents on file, a density of 667 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16617 reports a modest median household income of $52,609 (32% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,663. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. Median home value sits at $145,500 (36% below the state average), median rent at $921 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Blair County, so you can benchmark 16617 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 16617

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellwood, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16617.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 16617, Bellwood, 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

2,806

Population

4.2

Area (sq mi)

667

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16617?

41.6

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$52,609

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$29,663

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16617 ranks nationally

Bellwood, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,609 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,063

Total Housing Units

974

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$145,500

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$921

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 16617, employing approximately 487 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,112,000.

65

Businesses

487

Employees

$21.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 21 32.3%
Construction 8 12.3%
Retail trade 8 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 7 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.2%
Finance and insurance 4 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.6%

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 16617 vs 16601 →

ZIP 16617 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 16617 ranks #5 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 16617 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 16617 ranks #8 of 8 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
16601 Altoona, PA 33,870 3.9 mi
16602 Altoona, PA 29,554 6.7 mi
16686 Tyrone, PA 13,488 6.1 mi
16619 Blandburg, PA 347 7.1 mi
16639 Fallentimber, PA 1,494 9.0 mi
16680 Smithmill, PA 427 10.8 mi
16693 Williamsburg, PA 4,185 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Blair County

16601 standard
Altoona, PA
Pop: 33,870
16602 standard
Altoona, PA
Pop: 29,554
16648 standard
Hollidaysburg, PA
Pop: 15,538
16686 standard
Tyrone, PA
Pop: 13,488
16635 standard
Duncansville, PA
Pop: 11,321
16662 standard
Martinsburg, PA
Pop: 6,040

Related Areas

Blair County Bellwood, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16617 in? ▼
ZIP code 16617 (Bellwood) is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Blair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blair-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16617? ▼
ZIP code 16617 in Bellwood, PA has a population of 2,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16617? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16617 is $52,609, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16617? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16617 is $145,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16617? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16617 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16617? ▼
ZIP code 16617 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 487 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16617? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16617 are: Other services (except public administration) (21), Construction (8), Retail trade (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16617? ▼
In ZIP code 16617, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 16617? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16617 is 20.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16617? ▼
In ZIP code 16617, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16617? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16617 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.