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ZIP Code 16239

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,988

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 16239

What is the median household income in 16239?
The median household income in 16239 is $50,218 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 16239?
The poverty rate in 16239 is 15.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 16239?
$109,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 16239?
The median gross rent in 16239 is $818 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 16239 residents have a college degree?
12.1% of adults in 16239 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,988
Median Income
$50,218
Median Home Value
$109,800
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.1%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,712 (+30.4%) Home Value: +$19,600 (+21.7%) Poverty Rate: -4.1 pp (-20.5%) Bachelor's+: +6.8 pp (+128.3%) Unemployment: +0.5 pp (+31.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,988
Median Age 40.0
Female 20.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.5% White (non-Hisp.) 65.8% Black 23.3% Asian 0.7% Two or More 5.5% Other 3.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.5%
Chinese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.4%
Mexican
0.7%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,218 ±$3,838
Per Capita Income $61,325
Median Family Income $56,042
Poverty Rate 15.9%
Child Poverty Rate 27.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 37.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.2%
$10–15k
1.3%
$15–25k
8.5%
$25–35k
17.5%
$35–50k
14.7%
$50–75k
25.9%
$75–100k
8.3%
$100–150k
8.0%
$150–200k
7.1%
$200k+
1.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,260
Owner-Occupied 63.6%
Renter-Occupied 36.4%
Vacancy Rate 66.9%
Median Home Value $109,800
Median Gross Rent $818
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 32.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 14.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.6%
$50–100k
33.8%
$100–200k
14.5%
$200–300k
14.5%
$300–500k
5.5%
$1M+
2.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.9%
$500–1k
75.1%
$1–1.5k
8.2%
$1.5–2k
4.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.5%
1 vehicle
47.7%
2 vehicles
37.2%
3+
10.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
14.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.4%
1940–1969
5.8%
1970–1999
22.9%
2000–2009
9.6%
2010+
4.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.1%
Graduate Degree 3.2%
Some College / Associate 16.9%
Less Than High School 3.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 18.3%
Unemployment Rate 2.1%
Work from Home 10.8%
Self-Employed 3.3%
Government Workers 32.0%
Private For-Profit 64.7%
Industry
Public Admin
29.6%
Edu/Health
17.9%
Manufacturing
17.3%
Arts/Entmt.
7.4%
Prof. Services
7.0%
Construction
5.7%
Transportation
3.7%
Retail
3.3%
Finance
2.3%
Agriculture
2.0%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale
0.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
35.1%
Management
21.9%
Sales
18.4%
Construction
14.0%
Production
10.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.8 min
Drove Alone 70.3%
Carpool 12.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.8%
Walked 0.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 749
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
0.3%
5–9
0.5%
10–14
0.4%
15–19
2.7%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
27.3%
35–44
17.5%
45–54
13.3%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
11.4%
85+
4.1%
Under 18: 2.9% Working age (18–64): 97.1% 65 and over: 17.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.5%
Naturalized Citizen 32.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
42.9%
Africa
25.5%
Asia
16.3%
Europe
4.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.9%
With a Disability 22.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.6%
Uninsured 1.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 73.6%
Has a Computer 90.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 80.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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