Roaring Spring, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16673
Blair County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,519
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,464
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roaring Spring pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16673 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 16673 (Roaring Spring, PA) rose +16.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 16673 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,519 residents across 80.5 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16673 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,464 (10% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,695. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,500 (30% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $817; owner occupancy is 78.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blair County, so 16673 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 16673
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roaring Spring, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16673.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 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 16673, Roaring Spring, 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
5,519
Population
80.5
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16673?
42.4
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
0.5%
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?
$70,464
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$33,695
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16673 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Roaring Spring, 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)
$70,464 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
2,316housing units
2,316
Total Housing Units
2,107
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$817
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 138 business establishments in ZIP 16673, employing approximately 2,057 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,719,000.
138
Businesses
2,057
Employees
$96.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 11 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.3% |
| Information | 5 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.2% |
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 16673 vs 16631 →
ZIP 16673 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16648
Hollidaysburg (16648)
15,538 residents
- 16662 6,040
Martinsburg (16662)
6,040 residents
- 16673 5,519
Roaring Spring (16673)
5,519 residents
- 16625 3,868
Claysburg (16625)
3,868 residents
- 16637 2,873
East Freedom (16637)
2,873 residents
- 16664 2,104
New Enterprise (16664)
2,104 residents
- 16695 1,198
Woodbury (16695)
1,198 residents
- 16665 299
Newry (16665)
299 residents
- 16682 117
Sproul (16682)
117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16673 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16673 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16648
Hollidaysburg (16648)
$81,540 median income
- 16664
New Enterprise (16664)
$76,364 median income
- 16682
Sproul (16682)
$75,121 median income
- 16662
Martinsburg (16662)
$73,828 median income
- 16695
Woodbury (16695)
$71,667 median income
- 16673
Roaring Spring (16673)
$70,464 median income
- 16665
Newry (16665)
$66,250 median income
- 16637
East Freedom (16637)
$56,083 median income
- 16625
Claysburg (16625)
$55,274 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16673 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16631 | Curryville, PA | 90 | 3.7 mi |
| 16662 | Martinsburg, PA | 6,040 | 5.0 mi |
| 16637 | East Freedom, PA | 2,873 | 4.5 mi |
| 16682 | Sproul, PA | 117 | 4.7 mi |
| 16665 | Newry, PA | 299 | 5.7 mi |
| 16695 | Woodbury, PA | 1,198 | 7.4 mi |
| 16625 | Claysburg, PA | 3,868 | 6.5 mi |
| 16664 | New Enterprise, PA | 2,104 | 9.3 mi |
| 16670 | Queen, PA | 47 | 7.0 mi |
| 16648 | Hollidaysburg, PA | 15,538 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16673, 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 (5,519 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 16673 in?
ZIP code 16673 (Roaring Spring) is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Blair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blair-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16673?
ZIP code 16673 in Roaring Spring, PA has a population of 5,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16673?
The median household income in ZIP 16673 is $70,464, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16673?
The median home value in ZIP 16673 is $159,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16673?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16673 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16673?
ZIP code 16673 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 2,057 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16673?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16673 are: Health care and social assistance (23), Other services (except public administration) (22), Retail trade (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16673?
In ZIP code 16673, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 16673?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16673 is 28.6 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 16673?
In ZIP code 16673, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16673?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16673 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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