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ZIP Code 16947

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,653

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 — 16947

What is the median household income in 16947?
The median household income in 16947 is $60,997 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 16947?
The poverty rate in 16947 is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 16947?
$165,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 16947?
The median gross rent in 16947 is $703 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 16947 residents have a college degree?
19.3% of adults in 16947 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,653
Median Income
$60,997
Median Home Value
$165,900
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.5%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$7,338 (+13.7%) Home Value: +$15,000 (+9.9%) Poverty Rate: +3.8 pp (+57.6%) Bachelor's+: -0.7 pp (-3.5%) Unemployment: -3.3 pp (-56.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,653
Median Age 43.0
Female 49.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.0% White (non-Hisp.) 93.0% Black 1.8% Asian 0.8% Two or More 3.6% Other 0.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.3%
Japanese
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.1%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,997 ±$3,435
Per Capita Income $78,625
Median Family Income $75,733
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Child Poverty Rate 14.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.4%
$10–15k
6.1%
$15–25k
8.6%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
13.3%
$50–75k
16.0%
$75–100k
18.0%
$100–150k
12.8%
$150–200k
6.5%
$200k+
4.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,239
Owner-Occupied 73.5%
Renter-Occupied 26.5%
Vacancy Rate 24.0%
Median Home Value $165,900
Median Gross Rent $703
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.4%
$50–100k
10.5%
$100–200k
20.6%
$200–300k
19.4%
$300–500k
13.0%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
24.7%
$500–1k
48.6%
$1–1.5k
22.4%
$1.5–2k
3.3%
$2.5–3.5k
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.8%
1 vehicle
33.2%
2 vehicles
34.9%
3+
26.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
2–4 units
4.2%
5–19 units
0.8%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
11.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
26.4%
1940–1969
5.4%
1970–1999
11.7%
2000–2009
7.9%
2010+
3.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.3%
Graduate Degree 7.7%
Some College / Associate 12.6%
Less Than High School 3.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 51.3%
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
Work from Home 5.4%
Self-Employed 9.4%
Government Workers 11.4%
Private For-Profit 79.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.6%
Manufacturing
16.9%
Retail
12.2%
Construction
9.3%
Transportation
5.9%
Agriculture
5.8%
Prof. Services
5.6%
Arts/Entmt.
4.3%
Finance
3.5%
Public Admin
3.1%
Wholesale
0.8%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
29.7%
Production
27.5%
Sales
16.8%
Food Prep
14.6%
Construction
11.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.0 min
Drove Alone 74.6%
Carpool 13.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.4%
Walked 6.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,701
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.3%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
4.0%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
14.6%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
9.0%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
8.4%
75–84
12.1%
85+
8.2%
Under 18: 18.6% Working age (18–64): 81.4% 65 and over: 24.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.0%
Naturalized Citizen 82.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
72.9%
Asia
17.9%
Europe
9.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.5%
With a Disability 16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.3%
Uninsured 5.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.3%
Has a Computer 89.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.1%
Moved from Abroad 1.1%

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