Hopewell, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16650
Bedford County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,036
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,426
- Median income Near-median income area
- $157,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hopewell pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16650 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16650 covers 116.3 square miles in Hopewell, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,036 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16650 reports a modest median household income of $62,426 (20% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,507. The poverty rate is 21.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,700 (31% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $843; owner occupancy is 79.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bedford County, so 16650 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 16650
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hopewell, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16650.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 16650, Hopewell, 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
2,036
Population
116.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16650?
41.9
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$62,426
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$33,507
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16650 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hopewell, 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)
$62,426 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
872housing units
872
Total Housing Units
665
Occupied Units
207
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,700
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$843
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 16650, employing approximately 106 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,540,000.
21
Businesses
106
Employees
$4.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 23.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 19.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 14.3% |
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 16650 vs 16633 →
ZIP 16650 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15537
Everett (15537)
7,952 residents
- 16678 2,689
Saxton (16678)
2,689 residents
- 16650 2,036
Hopewell (16650)
2,036 residents
- 15533 1,370
Breezewood (15533)
1,370 residents
- 16695 1,198
Woodbury (16695)
1,198 residents
- 16679 844
Six Mile Run (16679)
844 residents
- 16691 314
Wells Tannery (16691)
314 residents
- 16659 303
Loysburg (16659)
303 residents
- 16694 254
Wood (16694)
254 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16650 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16650 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16672
Riddlesburg (16672)
$91,458 median income
- 16633
Defiance (16633)
$90,556 median income
- 16694
Wood (16694)
$75,469 median income
- 16659
Loysburg (16659)
$72,656 median income
- 16695
Woodbury (16695)
$71,667 median income
- 16691
Wells Tannery (16691)
$67,250 median income
- 15537
Everett (15537)
$62,538 median income
- 16650
Hopewell (16650)
$62,426 median income
- 16678
Saxton (16678)
$55,234 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16650 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16633 | Defiance, PA | 200 | 3.9 mi |
| 16672 | Riddlesburg, PA | 187 | 4.5 mi |
| 16679 | Six Mile Run, PA | 844 | 5.6 mi |
| 16659 | Loysburg, PA | 303 | 6.1 mi |
| 16678 | Saxton, PA | 2,689 | 7.8 mi |
| 16695 | Woodbury, PA | 1,198 | 7.3 mi |
| 16694 | Wood, PA | 254 | 7.9 mi |
| 16691 | Wells Tannery, PA | 314 | 8.1 mi |
| 15533 | Breezewood, PA | 1,370 | 9.7 mi |
| 15537 | Everett, PA | 7,952 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16650, 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 (2,036 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 16650 in?
ZIP code 16650 (Hopewell) is located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Bedford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bedford-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16650?
ZIP code 16650 in Hopewell, PA has a population of 2,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16650?
The median household income in ZIP 16650 is $62,426, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16650?
The median home value in ZIP 16650 is $157,700, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16650?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16650 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16650?
ZIP code 16650 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16650?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16650 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Construction (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16650?
In ZIP code 16650, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 16650?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16650 is 31.8 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 16650?
In ZIP code 16650, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16650?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16650 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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