East Freedom, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16637
Blair County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,873
- 59/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,083
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Freedom pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 59
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16637 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16637 covers 48.5 square miles in East Freedom, Blair County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,873 residents on file, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16637 reports a modest median household income of $56,083 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,168. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,400 (47% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $979; owner occupancy is 81.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blair County, so 16637 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 16637
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Freedom, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16637.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 16637, East Freedom, 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
2,873
Population
48.5
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16637?
56.9
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.5%
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?
$56,083
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$34,168
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 16637 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
East Freedom, 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)
$56,083 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
1,158housing units
1,158
Total Housing Units
1,129
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,400
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$979
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 16637, employing approximately 175 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,009,000.
34
Businesses
175
Employees
$6.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 29.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 23.5% |
| Construction | 4 | 11.8% |
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 16637 vs 16665 →
ZIP 16637 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
- 16673
Roaring Spring (16673)
5,519 residents
- 16625 3,868
Claysburg (16625)
3,868 residents
- 16637 2,873
East Freedom (16637)
2,873 residents
- 15938 2,583
Lilly (15938)
2,583 residents
- 16655 1,601
Imler (16655)
1,601 residents
- 16699 1,469
Cresson (16699)
1,469 residents
- 16665 299
Newry (16665)
299 residents
- 16682 117
Sproul (16682)
117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16637 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16637 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
- 15938
Lilly (15938)
$71,250 median income
- 16673
Roaring Spring (16673)
$70,464 median income
- 16635
Duncansville (16635)
$69,760 median income
- 16655
Imler (16655)
$66,823 median income
- 16665
Newry (16665)
$66,250 median income
- 16637
East Freedom (16637)
$56,083 median income
- 16625
Claysburg (16625)
$55,274 median income
- 16670
Queen (16670)
$45,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16637 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16665 | Newry, PA | 299 | 3.7 mi |
| 16682 | Sproul, PA | 117 | 5.2 mi |
| 16635 | Duncansville, PA | 11,321 | 5.2 mi |
| 16625 | Claysburg, PA | 3,868 | 4.6 mi |
| 16673 | Roaring Spring, PA | 5,519 | 4.5 mi |
| 16670 | Queen, PA | 47 | 5.8 mi |
| 16655 | Imler, PA | 1,601 | 7.8 mi |
| 16631 | Curryville, PA | 90 | 8.0 mi |
| 16699 | Cresson, PA | 1,469 | 8.8 mi |
| 15938 | Lilly, PA | 2,583 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16637, 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 (2,873 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 16637 in?
ZIP code 16637 (East Freedom) 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 16637?
ZIP code 16637 in East Freedom, PA has a population of 2,873 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16637?
The median household income in ZIP 16637 is $56,083, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16637?
The median home value in ZIP 16637 is $120,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16637?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16637 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16637?
ZIP code 16637 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16637?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16637 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (8), Construction (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16637?
In ZIP code 16637, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16637?
In ZIP code 16637, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16637?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16637 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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