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Bellwood borough, PA

ZIP 16617 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 16617

16617 has a population of 2,505 with a median age of 42.5 yrs (53.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.5%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.0%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.2%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.6%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
19.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.4%-61% vs US avg
x
High school
50.2%+92% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.9%-29% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.6%+71% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.2%
x
Diversity Index
7/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.6%+106% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.1%+661% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 16617

Poverty Rate
13.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.6%+106% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.3%-59% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.1%+661% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,505
Median age42.5
Poverty rate13.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born28.6%