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 Moderate-density area
- $55,234
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saxton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st 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 covers 117.4 square miles in Saxton, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,689 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16678 reports a modest median household income of $55,234 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,389. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,700 (33% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $693; owner occupancy is 75.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bedford County, so 16678 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 16678
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saxton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16678.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 16678, Saxton, 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
2,689
Population
117.4
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16678?
45.8
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.6%
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?
$55,234
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$28,389
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16678 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Saxton, 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)
$55,234 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
1,324housing units
1,324
Total Housing Units
1,049
Occupied Units
275
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,700
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 16662
Martinsburg (16662)
6,040 residents
- 16678
Saxton (16678)
2,689 residents
- 16650 2,036
Hopewell (16650)
2,036 residents
- 16695 1,198
Woodbury (16695)
1,198 residents
- 16679 844
Six Mile Run (16679)
844 residents
- 16621 737
Broad Top (16621)
737 residents
- 16634 302
Dudley (16634)
302 residents
- 16633 200
Defiance (16633)
200 residents
- 16672 187
Riddlesburg (16672)
187 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16678 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16678 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
- 16638
Entriken (16638)
$86,500 median income
- 16662
Martinsburg (16662)
$73,828 median income
- 16695
Woodbury (16695)
$71,667 median income
- 16621
Broad Top (16621)
$70,577 median income
- 16650
Hopewell (16650)
$62,426 median income
- 16634
Dudley (16634)
$58,750 median income
- 16678
Saxton (16678)
$55,234 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16678, 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 (2,689 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 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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