What to know about ZIP 16644
ZIP code 16644 covers ZIP 16644 with a population of about 2,341.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 46.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the JOHNSTOWN - ALTOONA media market.
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ZIP Code 16644 — 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
2,341
Density
N/A
Median income
$61,761
-18% vs US avg
Home value
$115,900
-67% vs US avg
Median rent
$499
-57% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 16644
Income and economy in ZIP 16644
Median household income in ZIP 16644 is about $61,761 — about 18% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 17.5%; unemployment rate near 4.2%; 16.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Manufacturing; about 12.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.8 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 16644
Median home value is about $115,900 — about 67% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $499 (about 57% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 91.0% (about 25.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 16644, 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 $745. That sits below the local median household income ($61,761), 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.