16633 ZIP Code — Defiance, PA

Bedford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16633 is located in Defiance, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 0.15 square miles and serves a population of 392 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16633

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,278. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16633 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

392

population

0.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16633 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16633

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16633. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Defiance	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	392
Population density	2,613 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	0.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1602
Longitude	-78.2346
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

392

Population

2,613

People per sq mi

32.0

Median age

$85,278

Median household income

$22,040

Per capita income

$104,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

7.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	129	32.9%
18 and over	263	67.1%
65 and over	23	5.9%
Median age	32.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	392	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	36.5%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
Median income	$85,278

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 35.8%

$100k–$150k 38.3%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	4.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	1.9%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	11.4%
1939 or earlier	61.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	5.7%
3 bedrooms	72.4%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	4.2%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	90.6%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	27	28.1%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5	5.2%
Households with children under 18	58	60.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	24	25.0%
Average household size	4.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.5%	12.0%
Married	47.0%	48.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	0.0%	30.3%
Divorced	4.5%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 56.1%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	12.8%
Elementary school	62	72.1%
High school	13	15.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Transportation & utilities 22.1%

Other services 16.3%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Professional & management 8.7%

Education & healthcare 8.7%

Retail trade 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.7%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	44.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.3%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.4%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	83.4%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	356	90.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	392	100.0%
Born in same state	392	100.0%
Born in different state	249	63.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	13.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.5%
Internet access	96.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16633

What city is ZIP code 16633 in?

ZIP code 16633 is primarily assigned to Defiance, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16633 in?

ZIP code 16633 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16633 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 16633 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 16633 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 16633 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16633?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 16633 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 16633 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 16633 in?

ZIP code 16633 observes the EST timezone.