ZIP Code 16242
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 4,328
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 — 16242
- What is the median household income in 16242?
- The median household income in 16242 is $54,727 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 16242?
- The poverty rate in 16242 is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 16242?
- $119,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 16242?
- The median gross rent in 16242 is $707 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 16242 residents have a college degree?
- 18.6% of adults in 16242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,328
Median Income
$54,727
Median Home Value
$119,700
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.7%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,236 (+12.9%)
Home Value:
+$21,800 (+22.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.6 pp (+28%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.5 pp (+15.5%)
Unemployment:
-2.2 pp (-44.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,328
Median Age
44.0
Female
51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 97.9%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Other 0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$54,727
±$5,970
Per Capita Income
$83,352
Median Family Income
$76,563
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Child Poverty Rate
24.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
14.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.2%
$10–15k
5.0%
$15–25k
10.0%
$25–35k
11.8%
$35–50k
15.1%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
10.8%
$100–150k
15.2%
$150–200k
7.6%
$200k+
4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,050
Owner-Occupied
72.6%
Renter-Occupied
27.4%
Vacancy Rate
13.9%
Median Home Value
$119,700
Median Gross Rent
$707
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.2%
$50–100k
29.4%
$100–200k
24.3%
$200–300k
18.3%
$300–500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
26.8%
$500–1k
58.8%
$1–1.5k
8.4%
$1.5–2k
0.3%
$2–2.5k
2.6%
$2.5–3.5k
2.6%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.0%
1 vehicle
26.5%
2 vehicles
43.2%
3+
23.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
85.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
0.6%
20+ units
3.4%
Mobile home
6.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
37.0%
1940–1969
10.2%
1970–1999
12.3%
2000–2009
4.0%
2010+
4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.6%
Graduate Degree
7.1%
Some College / Associate
10.7%
Less Than High School
2.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Work from Home
11.4%
Self-Employed
6.1%
Government Workers
14.9%
Private For-Profit
78.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.9%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Retail
11.0%
Transportation
10.0%
Prof. Services
7.8%
Agriculture
7.3%
Arts/Entmt.
6.9%
Construction
6.5%
Public Admin
4.6%
Finance
4.4%
Wholesale
1.6%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Management
32.6%
Construction
18.3%
Sales
17.5%
Production
17.0%
Food Prep
14.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.6 min
Drove Alone
75.3%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
11.4%
Walked
2.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,765
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
56.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
4.3%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
9.9%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
11.5%
85+
6.9%
Under 18: 21.9%
Working age (18–64): 78.1%
65 and over: 22.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.6%
Naturalized Citizen
33.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
66.7%
Latin America
11.1%
Europe
11.1%
Africa
11.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.9%
With a Disability
15.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.9%
Has a Computer
89.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023