Saxton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16678

Bedford County, Pennsylvania — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,689
23/sq mi
$55,234
Median income
$152,700
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saxton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16678 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16678 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 117.4 square miles in Saxton, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,689 residents, producing a population density of 23 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16678 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16678 sits at $55,234 (29% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,389. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $152,700 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $693 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16678 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bedford County, so you can benchmark 16678 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 16678

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16678.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16678, Saxton, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,689

Population

117.4

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16678?

45.8

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$55,234

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$28,389

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16678 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,234 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,324

Total Housing Units

1,049

Occupied Units

275

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$152,700

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$693

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 16678, employing approximately 328 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,250,000.

49

Businesses

328

Employees

$8.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 22.4%
Other services (except public administration) 9 18.4%
Accommodation and food services 8 16.3%
Construction 6 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.2%
Finance and insurance 4 8.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 16678 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16678 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16678 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 16678 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
16672 Riddlesburg, PA 187 3.6 mi
16633 Defiance, PA 200 4.6 mi
16634 Dudley, PA 302 3.5 mi
16679 Six Mile Run, PA 844 5.1 mi
16621 Broad Top, PA 737 6.0 mi
16695 Woodbury, PA 1,198 6.6 mi
16638 Entriken, PA 67 8.0 mi
16662 Martinsburg, PA 6,040 6.9 mi
16631 Curryville, PA 90 6.6 mi
16650 Hopewell, PA 2,036 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16678 in?
ZIP code 16678 (Saxton) 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 16678?
ZIP code 16678 in Saxton, PA has a population of 2,689 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16678?
The median household income in ZIP 16678 is $55,234, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16678?
The median home value in ZIP 16678 is $152,700, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16678?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16678 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16678?
ZIP code 16678 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 328 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16678?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16678 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (9), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16678?
In ZIP code 16678, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 16678?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16678 is 33.2 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 16678?
In ZIP code 16678, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16678?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16678 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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