PlainZIP

Tyrone, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16686

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

13,488
39/sq mi
$69,008
Median income
$173,000
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tyrone pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16686 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16686 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tyrone, Blair County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,488 residents across 350.3 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16686 reports a modest median household income of $69,008 (11% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,064. Poverty here runs at 9.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Housing costs here run $173,000 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $796 a month; 74.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16686, plus 6 more within Blair County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 16686

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tyrone, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16686.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16686, Tyrone, 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

13,488

Population

350.3

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16686?

42.4

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$69,008

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$36,064

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16686 ranks nationally

Tyrone, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,008 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,231

Total Housing Units

5,480

Occupied Units

751

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$173,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$796

Median Rent

1956

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16686 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 154
2021 +7.5% 166
2022 +10.8% 184
2023 +5.1% 193
2024 +7.7% 208

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 256 business establishments in ZIP 16686, employing approximately 3,580 people with a combined annual payroll of $190,472,000.

256

Businesses

3,580

Employees

$190.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 37 14.4%
Construction 35 13.7%
Retail trade 35 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 25 9.8%
Manufacturing 22 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 15 5.9%
Wholesale trade 13 5.1%
Finance and insurance 13 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.3%
Information 4 1.6%
Educational services 3 1.2%

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 16686 vs 16617 →

ZIP 16686 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 16686 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 16686 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 16686 ranks #2 of 4 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
16617 Bellwood, PA 2,806 6.1 mi
16677 Sandy Ridge, PA 481 9.9 mi
16601 Altoona, PA 33,870 10.0 mi
16611 Alexandria, PA 2,410 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Blair County

16601 standard
Altoona, PA
Pop: 33,870
16602 standard
Altoona, PA
Pop: 29,554
16648 standard
Hollidaysburg, PA
Pop: 15,538
16635 standard
Duncansville, PA
Pop: 11,321
16662 standard
Martinsburg, PA
Pop: 6,040
16673 standard
Roaring Spring, PA
Pop: 5,519

Related Areas

Blair County Tyrone, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16686 in? ▼
ZIP code 16686 (Tyrone) 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 16686? ▼
ZIP code 16686 in Tyrone, PA has a population of 13,488 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16686? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16686 is $69,008, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16686? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16686 is $173,000, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16686? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16686 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16686? ▼
ZIP code 16686 has 256 business establishments employing approximately 3,580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16686? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16686 are: Other services (except public administration) (37), Construction (35), Retail trade (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16686? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16686 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 16686? ▼
In ZIP code 16686, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 16686? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16686 is 23.8 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 16686? ▼
In ZIP code 16686, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16686? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16686 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.