Hastings, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16646
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,558
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,359
- Median income Near-median income area
- $119,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hastings pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16646 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16646 covers 49.6 square miles in Hastings, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,558 residents on file, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16646 reports a modest median household income of $66,359 (15% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,189. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 0.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,200 (48% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $613; owner occupancy is 91.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 16646 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 16646
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hastings, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$37,189
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16646 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hastings, 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)
$66,359 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
1,025housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 16646 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15714
Northern Cambria (15714)
5,323 residents
- 16668
Patton (16668)
3,569 residents
- 16646
Hastings (16646)
2,558 residents
- 15722
Carrolltown (15722)
2,432 residents
- 15724
Cherry Tree (15724)
2,412 residents
- 16692 753
Westover (16692)
753 residents
- 15775 751
Spangler (15775)
751 residents
- 15773 516
Saint Benedict (15773)
516 residents
- 15738 265
Emeigh (15738)
265 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16646 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16646 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15760
Marsteller (15760)
$80,938 median income
- 16692
Westover (16692)
$74,028 median income
- 15775
Spangler (15775)
$72,321 median income
- 15722
Carrolltown (15722)
$68,068 median income
- 15724
Cherry Tree (15724)
$67,500 median income
- 16646
Hastings (16646)
$66,359 median income
- 15738
Emeigh (15738)
$59,250 median income
- 16668
Patton (16668)
$58,750 median income
- 15773
Saint Benedict (15773)
$54,821 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16646 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16646, 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 (2,558 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 16646 in?
ZIP code 16646 (Hastings) 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 16646?
ZIP code 16646 in Hastings, PA has a population of 2,558 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16646?
The median household income in ZIP 16646 is $66,359, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16646?
The median home value in ZIP 16646 is $119,200, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16646?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16646 is White at 97.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16646?
ZIP code 16646 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16646?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16646 are: Health care and social assistance (11), Construction (10), Retail trade (9). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16646?
In ZIP code 16646, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 16646?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16646 is 28.1 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 16646?
In ZIP code 16646, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16646?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16646 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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