Huntingdon, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16652
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,028
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,339
- Median income Near-median income area
- $207,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntingdon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16652 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16652 (Huntingdon, PA) rose +15.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.5 in 2023 to 212.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16652 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, home to 18,028 residents across 457.6 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16652 reports a modest median household income of $68,339 (12% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,978. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $207,700 (9% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $839; 73.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Huntingdon County, so 16652 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 16652
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntingdon, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16652.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 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 16652, Huntingdon, 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
18,028
Population
457.6
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16652?
42.1
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
1.4%
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?
$68,339
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$34,978
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16652 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Huntingdon, 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)
$68,339 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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
7,354housing units
7,354
Total Housing Units
5,835
Occupied Units
1,519
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,700
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$839
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.9%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16652 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.8% | 160 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 168 |
| 2022 | +6.5% | 179 |
| 2023 | +2.6% | 184 |
| 2024 | +15.9% | 213 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 398 business establishments in ZIP 16652, employing approximately 5,932 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,272,000.
398
Businesses
5,932
Employees
$219.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 19.6% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 22 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.3% |
| Information | 9 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
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 16652 vs 17060 →
ZIP 16652 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
- 16669 2,351
Petersburg (16669)
2,351 residents
- 17060 1,334
Mill Creek (17060)
1,334 residents
- 17002 784
Allensville (17002)
784 residents
- 16647 764
Hesston (16647)
764 residents
- 16683 383
Spruce Creek (16683)
383 residents
- 17075 123
Newton Hamilton (17075)
123 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16652 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16652 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16683
Spruce Creek (16683)
$90,625 median income
- 16647
Hesston (16647)
$88,333 median income
- 16669
Petersburg (16669)
$78,977 median income
- 17075
Newton Hamilton (17075)
$70,625 median income
- 17002
Allensville (17002)
$69,750 median income
- 16652
Huntingdon (16652)
$68,339 median income
- 17060
Mill Creek (17060)
$67,159 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16652 ranks #6 of 7 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 16652, 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 (18,028 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 16652 in?
ZIP code 16652 (Huntingdon) 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 16652?
ZIP code 16652 in Huntingdon, PA has a population of 18,028 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16652?
The median household income in ZIP 16652 is $68,339, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16652?
The median home value in ZIP 16652 is $207,700, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16652?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16652 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16652?
ZIP code 16652 has 398 business establishments employing approximately 5,932 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16652?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16652 are: Health care and social assistance (78), Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16652?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16652 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16652?
In ZIP code 16652, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 16652?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16652 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16652?
In ZIP code 16652, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16652?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16652 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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