ZIP Code 16636

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Dysart · Cambria County · Pennsylvania

Population
742

10/sq mi

Median income
$89,821

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$172,300

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.3%

Median age 43.1

Land area
72.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16636 in Dysart, Pennsylvania has a population of 742. The median household income is $89,821, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $172,300, 38% below the US average. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16636 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.7 square miles in Dysart, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 742 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16636 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16636 sits at $89,821 (15% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,953. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $172,300 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $975 per month, and 96.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16636 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cambria County, so you can benchmark 16636 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16636, Dysart, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

742

Population

72.7

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16636?

43.1

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 99.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$89,821

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$38,953

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

330

Total Housing Units

295

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.6%
Renter 3.4%

$172,300

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$975

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 16636, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $675,000.

6

Businesses

26

Employees

$675K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 16636 vs 16613 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16613 Ashville, PA 1,535 4.2 mi
16619 Blandburg, PA 347 5.2 mi
16624 Chest Springs, PA 204 5.6 mi
16641 Gallitzin, PA 2,598 7.3 mi
16639 Fallentimber, PA 1,494 6.9 mi
16668 Patton, PA 3,569 7.0 mi
16640 Flinton, PA 817 8.2 mi
16601 Altoona, PA 33,870 7.7 mi
15940 Loretto, PA 3,992 8.6 mi
16630 Cresson, PA 5,080 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16636 in?
ZIP code 16636 (Dysart) 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 16636?
ZIP code 16636 in Dysart, PA has a population of 742 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16636?
The median household income in ZIP 16636 is $89,821, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16636?
The median home value in ZIP 16636 is $172,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16636?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16636 is White at 99.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16636?
ZIP code 16636 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16636?
In ZIP code 16636, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 16636?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16636 is 28.0 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 16636?
In ZIP code 16636, approximately 96.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16636?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16636 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dysart, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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