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ZIP Code 16438

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 7,489

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 — 16438

What is the median household income in 16438?
The median household income in 16438 is $60,559 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 16438?
The poverty rate in 16438 is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 16438?
$134,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 16438?
The median gross rent in 16438 is $743 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 16438 residents have a college degree?
17.0% of adults in 16438 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,489
Median Income
$60,559
Median Home Value
$134,400
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.8%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,854 (+17.1%) Home Value: +$26,400 (+24.4%) Poverty Rate: +0.5 pp (+4.5%) Bachelor's+: -0.5 pp (-2.9%) Unemployment: +2.9 pp (+49.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,489
Median Age 47.0
Female 52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.7% White (non-Hisp.) 92.5% Asian 0.5% Two or More 5.0% Other 1.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.4%
Mexican
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,559 ±$6,586
Per Capita Income $76,202
Median Family Income $68,729
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Child Poverty Rate 13.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 23.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.5%
$10–15k
5.2%
$15–25k
9.1%
$25–35k
10.1%
$35–50k
13.6%
$50–75k
21.1%
$75–100k
14.6%
$100–150k
11.5%
$150–200k
4.4%
$200k+
5.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,146
Owner-Occupied 73.9%
Renter-Occupied 26.1%
Vacancy Rate 25.4%
Median Home Value $134,400
Median Gross Rent $743
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.3%
$50–100k
20.4%
$100–200k
22.1%
$200–300k
17.2%
$300–500k
7.8%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.3%
$500–1k
60.6%
$1–1.5k
17.0%
$1.5–2k
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.1%
1 vehicle
36.8%
2 vehicles
36.5%
3+
18.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.7%
Single-fam. att.
3.2%
2–4 units
3.4%
5–19 units
0.1%
20+ units
2.5%
Mobile home
9.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
32.4%
1940–1969
8.5%
1970–1999
11.5%
2000–2009
6.9%
2010+
3.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.0%
Graduate Degree 6.0%
Some College / Associate 11.9%
Less Than High School 2.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.4%
Unemployment Rate 8.8%
Work from Home 6.2%
Self-Employed 6.8%
Government Workers 9.6%
Private For-Profit 83.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.4%
Manufacturing
22.1%
Retail
10.5%
Transportation
7.5%
Prof. Services
7.2%
Construction
7.1%
Arts/Entmt.
5.7%
Finance
4.7%
Agriculture
4.1%
Public Admin
2.8%
Wholesale
1.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
33.3%
Production
23.6%
Food Prep
18.2%
Sales
15.0%
Construction
9.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.4 min
Drove Alone 74.6%
Carpool 11.3%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 6.2%
Walked 4.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,092
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 54.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.2%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
10.0%
35–44
9.8%
45–54
15.1%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
13.0%
85+
7.3%
Under 18: 20.2% Working age (18–64): 79.8% 65 and over: 21.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.8%
Naturalized Citizen 64.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
53.2%
Europe
9.7%
Latin America
8.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.2%
With a Disability 19.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.4%
Uninsured 4.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 80.5%
Has a Computer 89.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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