ZIP Code 16646
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Hastings · Cambria County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 2,558
- Median income
- $66,359
- Median home value
- $119,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.1%
- Land area
- 49.6 sq mi
52/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 57% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.4
New York
ZIP code 16646 in Hastings, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,558. The median household income is $66,359, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $119,200, 57% below the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16646 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.6 square miles in Hastings, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,558 residents, producing a population density of 52 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 16646 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16646 sits at $66,359 (15% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,189. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $119,200 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $613 per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16646 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, 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 16646 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 16646
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16646.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16646, Hastings, 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
2,558
Population
49.6
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16646?
51.4
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$66,359
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$37,189
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,025
Total Housing Units
913
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,200
Median Home Value
-48% vs state
$613
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 16646, employing approximately 419 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,901,000.
45
Businesses
419
Employees
$18.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 24.4% |
| Construction | 10 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.6% |
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 16646 vs 15773 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15773 | Saint Benedict, PA | 516 | 3.9 mi |
| 16692 | Westover, PA | 753 | 5.2 mi |
| 15738 | Emeigh, PA | 265 | 3.8 mi |
| 15722 | Carrolltown, PA | 2,432 | 5.9 mi |
| 15760 | Marsteller, PA | 152 | 5.0 mi |
| 15737 | Elmora, PA | 83 | 5.7 mi |
| 15775 | Spangler, PA | 751 | 5.1 mi |
| 16668 | Patton, PA | 3,569 | 5.3 mi |
| 15714 | Northern Cambria, PA | 5,323 | 6.2 mi |
| 15724 | Cherry Tree, PA | 2,412 | 6.8 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Hastings, 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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