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Smicksburg borough, PA

ZIP 16256 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 16256

16256 has a population of 1,925 with a median age of 19.5 yrs (53.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
98.9%+61% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.8%-96% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
45.5%+107% vs US avg
x
18–64
45.5%-26% vs US avg
x
65+
9.0%-45% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
32.1%+189% vs US avg
x
High school
36.0%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.7%-65% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.3%+17% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.0%+9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
2.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
2/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.1%+75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
3.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.5%-69% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
Pennsylvania GermanGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 16256

Poverty Rate
20.1%+75% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
2.5%-69% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
42.9%+436% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.2%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,925
Median age19.5
Poverty rate20.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White98.9%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.0%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%