What to know about ZIP 16629
ZIP code 16629 covers ZIP 16629 with a population of about 3,601.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the JOHNSTOWN - ALTOONA media market.
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ZIP Code 16629 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,601
Density
N/A
Median income
$72,548
-3% vs US avg
Home value
$117,000
-66% vs US avg
Median rent
$532
-54% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 16629
Income and economy in ZIP 16629
Median household income in ZIP 16629 is about $72,548 — about 3% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 7.1%; unemployment rate near 3.8%; 19.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Construction; about 5.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 16629
Median home value is about $117,000 — about 66% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $532 (about 54% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 88.0% (about 22.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 16629, a household would need roughly $32,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $752. That sits below the local median household income ($72,548), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.