Hesston, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16647
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 764
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $303,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hesston pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16647 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16647 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hesston, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, home to just 764 residents across 57.0 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16647 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,333 (13% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,550. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $303,500 (34% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 90.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $825.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Huntingdon County, so 16647 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 16647
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hesston, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16647.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 16647, Hesston, 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
764
Population
57.0
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16647?
39.3
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$88,333
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$36,550
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 16647 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hesston, 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)
$88,333 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
534housing units
534
Total Housing Units
302
Occupied Units
232
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$303,500
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 16647, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,044,000.
20
Businesses
96
Employees
$4.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 20.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 20.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 15.0% |
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 16647 vs 16622 →
ZIP 16647 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16652
Huntingdon (16652)
18,028 residents
- 16693 4,185
Williamsburg (16693)
4,185 residents
- 17052 1,635
Mapleton Depot (17052)
1,635 residents
- 16657 1,343
James Creek (16657)
1,343 residents
- 16647 764
Hesston (16647)
764 residents
- 16623 567
Cassville (16623)
567 residents
- 16685 249
Todd (16685)
249 residents
- 16622 175
Calvin (16622)
175 residents
- 16638 67
Entriken (16638)
67 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16647 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16647 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16685
Todd (16685)
$140,313 median income
- 16647
Hesston (16647)
$88,333 median income
- 16638
Entriken (16638)
$86,500 median income
- 16652
Huntingdon (16652)
$68,339 median income
- 17052
Mapleton Depot (17052)
$67,115 median income
- 16657
James Creek (16657)
$63,353 median income
- 16693
Williamsburg (16693)
$62,898 median income
- 16623
Cassville (16623)
$61,667 median income
- 16622 $34,000
Calvin (16622)
$34,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16647 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16647, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Huntingdon County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16647 in?
ZIP code 16647 (Hesston) is located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Huntingdon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/huntingdon-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16647?
ZIP code 16647 in Hesston, PA has a population of 764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16647?
The median household income in ZIP 16647 is $88,333, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16647?
The median home value in ZIP 16647 is $303,500, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16647?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16647 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16647?
ZIP code 16647 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16647?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16647 are: Retail trade (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16647?
In ZIP code 16647, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 16647?
In ZIP code 16647, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16647?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16647 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 16647's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 16647 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Hesston, PA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.