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ZIP Code 16870

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 7,386

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 — 16870

What is the median household income in 16870?
The median household income in 16870 is $118,243 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 16870?
The poverty rate in 16870 is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 16870?
$392,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 16870?
The median gross rent in 16870 is $924 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 16870 residents have a college degree?
56.7% of adults in 16870 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,386
Median Income
$118,243
Median Home Value
$392,800
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.2%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$19,607 (+19.9%) Home Value: +$67,800 (+20.9%) Poverty Rate: -0.3 pp (-12%) Bachelor's+: +3.5 pp (+6.6%) Unemployment: +2.5 pp (+92.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,386
Median Age 41.0
Female 48.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.1% White (non-Hisp.) 92.0% Black 0.3% Asian 1.6% Two or More 4.9% Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.0%
Chinese
0.3%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Mexican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $118,243 ±$8,188
Per Capita Income $151,450
Median Family Income $129,408
Poverty Rate 2.2%
Child Poverty Rate 2.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
1.0%
$15–25k
2.9%
$25–35k
2.9%
$35–50k
7.8%
$50–75k
13.9%
$75–100k
9.7%
$100–150k
25.8%
$150–200k
12.0%
$200k+
22.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,958
Owner-Occupied 88.7%
Renter-Occupied 11.3%
Vacancy Rate 6.0%
Median Home Value $392,800
Median Gross Rent $924
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 21.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.9%
$50–100k
3.9%
$100–200k
4.5%
$200–300k
16.5%
$300–500k
40.7%
$500k–$1M
20.0%
$1M+
4.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.9%
$500–1k
60.5%
$1–1.5k
6.6%
$1.5–2k
12.3%
$2–2.5k
0.9%
$2.5–3.5k
18.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.2%
1 vehicle
21.0%
2 vehicles
48.4%
3+
28.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
85.1%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
1.0%
5–19 units
0.9%
Mobile home
9.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.0%
1940–1969
2.3%
1970–1999
11.8%
2000–2009
15.0%
2010+
14.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 56.7%
Graduate Degree 28.2%
Some College / Associate 9.4%
Less Than High School 0.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 70.1%
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Work from Home 17.3%
Self-Employed 5.1%
Government Workers 27.3%
Private For-Profit 67.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
43.5%
Prof. Services
12.4%
Retail
8.8%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Arts/Entmt.
5.4%
Finance
4.8%
Construction
4.5%
Transportation
3.7%
Public Admin
2.6%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
60.0%
Sales
15.4%
Production
10.2%
Food Prep
9.6%
Construction
4.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.1 min
Drove Alone 70.7%
Carpool 9.7%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 17.3%
Walked 1.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,781
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 70.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 30.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
9.1%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
2.3%
25–34
9.9%
35–44
16.3%
45–54
15.1%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
10.4%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 25.8% Working age (18–64): 74.2% 65 and over: 15.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.5%
Naturalized Citizen 62.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
46.9%
Europe
24.6%
Latin America
23.0%
Africa
2.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.8%
With a Disability 10.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.3%
Uninsured 1.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.8%
Has a Computer 96.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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