Duncansville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16635
Blair County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,321
- 77/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,760
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Duncansville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 77
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16635 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16635 (Duncansville, PA) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.4 in 2023 to 226.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16635 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Duncansville, Blair County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,321 residents across 147.2 square miles, a density of 77 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16635 reports a modest median household income of $69,760 (10% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,177. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $192,100 (15% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,023; owner occupancy is 77.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blair County, so 16635 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 16635
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duncansville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16635.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 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 16635, Duncansville, 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
11,321
Population
147.2
Area (sq mi)
77
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16635?
46.5
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
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?
$69,760
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$42,177
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16635 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Duncansville, 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)
$69,760 46th percentile higher than 46% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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
5,380housing units
5,380
Total Housing Units
5,077
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,100
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,023
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.7%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16635 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 166 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 175 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 194 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 202 |
| 2024 | +11.7% | 226 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 393 business establishments in ZIP 16635, employing approximately 5,801 people with a combined annual payroll of $265,145,000.
393
Businesses
5,801
Employees
$265.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 63 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 52 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
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 16635 vs 16665 →
ZIP 16635 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
- 16625 3,868
Claysburg (16625)
3,868 residents
- 16637 2,873
East Freedom (16637)
2,873 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16635 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16635 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16682
Sproul (16682)
$75,121 median income
- 16613
Ashville (16613)
$73,785 median income
- 15938
Lilly (15938)
$71,250 median income
- 16635
Duncansville (16635)
$69,760 median income
- 16665
Newry (16665)
$66,250 median income
- 16641
Gallitzin (16641)
$65,417 median income
- 16630
Cresson (16630)
$58,315 median income
- 16637
East Freedom (16637)
$56,083 median income
- 15946
Portage (15946)
$55,582 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16635 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16665 | Newry, PA | 299 | 3.4 mi |
| 16637 | East Freedom, PA | 2,873 | 5.2 mi |
| 16699 | Cresson, PA | 1,469 | 4.4 mi |
| 15938 | Lilly, PA | 2,583 | 6.4 mi |
| 16630 | Cresson, PA | 5,080 | 5.4 mi |
| 16641 | Gallitzin, PA | 2,598 | 6.5 mi |
| 16625 | Claysburg, PA | 3,868 | 9.2 mi |
| 16682 | Sproul, PA | 117 | 10.4 mi |
| 16613 | Ashville, PA | 1,535 | 9.5 mi |
| 15946 | Portage, PA | 7,093 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16635, 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 (11,321 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 16635 in?
ZIP code 16635 (Duncansville) 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 16635?
ZIP code 16635 in Duncansville, PA has a population of 11,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16635?
The median household income in ZIP 16635 is $69,760, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16635?
The median home value in ZIP 16635 is $192,100, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16635?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16635 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16635?
ZIP code 16635 has 393 business establishments employing approximately 5,801 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16635?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16635 are: Retail trade (63), Other services (except public administration) (56), Construction (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16635?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16635 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16635?
In ZIP code 16635, 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 16635?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16635 is 19.7 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 16635?
In ZIP code 16635, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16635?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16635 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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