Gallitzin, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16641
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,598
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,417
- Median income Near-median income area
- $116,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gallitzin pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16641 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16641 covers 43.6 square miles in Gallitzin, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,598 residents on file, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16641 reports a modest median household income of $65,417 (16% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,893. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 3.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,500 (49% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $679; owner occupancy is 83.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 16641 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 16641
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gallitzin, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16641.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 16641, Gallitzin, 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
2,598
Population
43.6
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16641?
42.9
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$65,417
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$37,893
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16641 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Gallitzin, 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)
$65,417 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
1,084housing units
1,084
Total Housing Units
959
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,500
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$679
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 16641, employing approximately 227 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,235,000.
31
Businesses
227
Employees
$9.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 25.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 25.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.7% |
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 16641 vs 16613 →
ZIP 16641 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
- 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
- 16636 742
Dysart (16636)
742 residents
- 16665 299
Newry (16665)
299 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16641 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16641 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16636
Dysart (16636)
$89,821 median income
- 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
- 16665
Newry (16665)
$66,250 median income
- 16641
Gallitzin (16641)
$65,417 median income
- 16624
Chest Springs (16624)
$58,438 median income
- 16630
Cresson (16630)
$58,315 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16641 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16613 | Ashville, PA | 1,535 | 3.3 mi |
| 16699 | Cresson, PA | 1,469 | 3.8 mi |
| 16630 | Cresson, PA | 5,080 | 3.6 mi |
| 15940 | Loretto, PA | 3,992 | 4.8 mi |
| 16624 | Chest Springs, PA | 204 | 5.7 mi |
| 16635 | Duncansville, PA | 11,321 | 6.5 mi |
| 16636 | Dysart, PA | 742 | 7.3 mi |
| 15938 | Lilly, PA | 2,583 | 6.7 mi |
| 15925 | Cassandra, PA | 147 | 8.3 mi |
| 16665 | Newry, PA | 299 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16641, 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 (2,598 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 16641 in?
ZIP code 16641 (Gallitzin) 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 16641?
ZIP code 16641 in Gallitzin, PA has a population of 2,598 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16641?
The median household income in ZIP 16641 is $65,417, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16641?
The median home value in ZIP 16641 is $116,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16641?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16641 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16641?
ZIP code 16641 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16641?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16641 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Finance and insurance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16641?
In ZIP code 16641, 69.3% 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 16641?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16641 is 26.6 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 16641?
In ZIP code 16641, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16641?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16641 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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