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 High-density area
- $52,609
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,663. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,500 (36% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $921; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blair County, so 16617 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 16617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellwood, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16617.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 16617?
41.6
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$52,609
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$29,663
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16617 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Bellwood, 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)
$52,609 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
1,063housing units
1,063
Total Housing Units
974
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,500
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 16601
Altoona (16601)
33,870 residents
- 16602
Altoona (16602)
29,554 residents
- 16686 13,488
Tyrone (16686)
13,488 residents
- 16693 4,185
Williamsburg (16693)
4,185 residents
- 16617 2,806
Bellwood (16617)
2,806 residents
- 16639 1,494
Fallentimber (16639)
1,494 residents
- 16680 427
Smithmill (16680)
427 residents
- 16619 347
Blandburg (16619)
347 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16617 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16617 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16619
Blandburg (16619)
$85,357 median income
- 16680
Smithmill (16680)
$81,827 median income
- 16639
Fallentimber (16639)
$75,165 median income
- 16686
Tyrone (16686)
$69,008 median income
- 16693
Williamsburg (16693)
$62,898 median income
- 16601
Altoona (16601)
$58,070 median income
- 16602
Altoona (16602)
$55,046 median income
- 16617
Bellwood (16617)
$52,609 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16617, 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 (2,806 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 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.
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