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ZIP Code 16948

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,683

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 — 16948

What is the median household income in 16948?
The median household income in 16948 is $46,630 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 16948?
The poverty rate in 16948 is 13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 16948?
$145,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 16948?
The median gross rent in 16948 is $619 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 16948 residents have a college degree?
10.1% of adults in 16948 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,683
Median Income
$46,630
Median Home Value
$145,500
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.8%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$7,071 (+17.9%) Home Value: +$25,600 (+21.4%) Poverty Rate: -4.0 pp (-23.3%) Bachelor's+: -4.4 pp (-30.3%) Unemployment: -0.4 pp (-6.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,683
Median Age 36.0
Female 49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.8% White (non-Hisp.) 95.8% Black 0.2% Two or More 3.1% Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $46,630 ±$8,191
Per Capita Income $72,833
Median Family Income $68,889
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Child Poverty Rate 28.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.7%
$10–15k
5.7%
$15–25k
12.0%
$25–35k
16.6%
$35–50k
12.2%
$50–75k
12.5%
$75–100k
9.3%
$100–150k
17.5%
$150–200k
2.8%
$200k+
5.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,157
Owner-Occupied 79.9%
Renter-Occupied 20.1%
Vacancy Rate 46.8%
Median Home Value $145,500
Median Gross Rent $619
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 60.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.9%
$50–100k
23.2%
$100–200k
25.0%
$200–300k
17.5%
$300–500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
3.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
29.5%
$500–1k
54.3%
$1–1.5k
12.4%
$1.5–2k
1.9%
$2–2.5k
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.4%
1 vehicle
31.0%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3+
22.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
2–4 units
5.1%
20+ units
1.7%
Mobile home
11.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
26.9%
1940–1969
5.0%
1970–1999
18.6%
2000–2009
8.8%
2010+
5.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 10.1%
Graduate Degree 4.0%
Some College / Associate 16.5%
Less Than High School 8.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.5%
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Work from Home 6.2%
Self-Employed 7.6%
Government Workers 9.2%
Private For-Profit 80.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
17.9%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Retail
14.1%
Arts/Entmt.
10.7%
Transportation
9.8%
Construction
7.8%
Agriculture
6.5%
Prof. Services
4.3%
Public Admin
4.0%
Information
3.0%
Wholesale
1.9%
Finance
1.2%
Occupation
Management
23.1%
Sales
22.8%
Production
21.0%
Construction
17.1%
Food Prep
16.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.0 min
Drove Alone 66.8%
Carpool 10.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 6.2%
Walked 15.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 616
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 57.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.8%
5–9
8.0%
10–14
9.2%
15–19
7.7%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
9.2%
45–54
10.8%
55–64
8.1%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
10.8%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 28.8% Working age (18–64): 71.2% 65 and over: 18.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.4%
Naturalized Citizen 57.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 6.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
57.1%
Latin America
42.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.7%
With a Disability 15.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 79.3%
Uninsured 20.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 72.9%
Has a Computer 83.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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