Cresson, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16630
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,080
- 179/sq mi High-density area
- $58,315
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cresson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 179
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16630 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16630 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cresson, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,080 residents across 28.4 square miles, a density of 179 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16630 reports a modest median household income of $58,315 (25% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,316. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,500 (33% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $663; owner occupancy is 69.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 16630 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 16630
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cresson, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16630.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 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 16630, Cresson, 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
5,080
Population
28.4
Area (sq mi)
179
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16630?
43.6
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
1.8%
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?
$58,315
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$29,316
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16630 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Cresson, 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)
$58,315 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
2,118housing units
2,118
Total Housing Units
1,911
Occupied Units
207
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,500
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$663
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 120 business establishments in ZIP 16630, employing approximately 1,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,118,000.
120
Businesses
1,698
Employees
$64.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 13 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Information | 3 | 2.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.5% |
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 16630 vs 16699 →
ZIP 16630 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16635
Duncansville (16635)
11,321 residents
- 15946
Portage (15946)
7,093 residents
- 16630
Cresson (16630)
5,080 residents
- 15940 3,992
Loretto (15940)
3,992 residents
- 16641 2,598
Gallitzin (16641)
2,598 residents
- 15938 2,583
Lilly (15938)
2,583 residents
- 16613 1,535
Ashville (16613)
1,535 residents
- 16699 1,469
Cresson (16699)
1,469 residents
- 16624 204
Chest Springs (16624)
204 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16630 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16630 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15940
Loretto (15940)
$88,274 median income
- 16613
Ashville (16613)
$73,785 median income
- 15938
Lilly (15938)
$71,250 median income
- 16635
Duncansville (16635)
$69,760 median income
- 16641
Gallitzin (16641)
$65,417 median income
- 16624
Chest Springs (16624)
$58,438 median income
- 16630
Cresson (16630)
$58,315 median income
- 15925
Cassandra (15925)
$56,944 median income
- 15946
Portage (15946)
$55,582 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16630 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16699 | Cresson, PA | 1,469 | 1.0 mi |
| 15938 | Lilly, PA | 2,583 | 3.1 mi |
| 16641 | Gallitzin, PA | 2,598 | 3.6 mi |
| 15925 | Cassandra, PA | 147 | 4.7 mi |
| 15940 | Loretto, PA | 3,992 | 5.3 mi |
| 16635 | Duncansville, PA | 11,321 | 5.4 mi |
| 16613 | Ashville, PA | 1,535 | 6.7 mi |
| 16624 | Chest Springs, PA | 204 | 8.0 mi |
| 15946 | Portage, PA | 7,093 | 6.5 mi |
| 15962 | Wilmore, PA | 149 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16630, 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 (5,080 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 16630 in?
ZIP code 16630 (Cresson) is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Cambria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cambria-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16630?
ZIP code 16630 in Cresson, PA has a population of 5,080 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16630?
The median household income in ZIP 16630 is $58,315, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16630?
The median home value in ZIP 16630 is $152,500, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16630?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16630 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16630?
ZIP code 16630 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 1,698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16630?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16630 are: Health care and social assistance (21), Accommodation and food services (19), Retail trade (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16630?
In ZIP code 16630, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 16630?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16630 is 23.7 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 16630?
In ZIP code 16630, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16630?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16630 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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