16611 ZIP Code — Alexandria, PA

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16611 is located in Alexandria, Pennsylvania, within Huntingdon County. It covers approximately 45.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,656 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16611

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 $154,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,571. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16611 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,656
population
45.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16611 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16611

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Alexandria Acceptable
Alexandria Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
16654 Huntingdon (6.9 mi) 16683 Spruce Creek (7.2 mi) 16686 Tyrone (8.7 mi) 16693 Williamsburg (9.4 mi) 16877 Warriors Mark (9.8 mi) 16669 Petersburg (10.2 mi) 16652 Huntingdon (10.8 mi) 16647 Hesston (10.9 mi) 16602 Altoona (13.4 mi) 16648 Hollidaysburg (13.6 mi) 17052 Mapleton Depot (13.8 mi) 17002 Allensville (13.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,656
Population density 59 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 061
Geography
Land area 45.20 sq mi
Water area 0.36 sq mi
Latitude 40.5525
Longitude -78.1170
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 814
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.6% 47.1% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 32.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 19.3% 17.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.6% 2.3% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,656
Population
59
People per sq mi
41.6
Median age
$68,571
Median household income
$31,375
Per capita income
$154,500
Median home value
$928
Median monthly rent
89.5%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
1,041
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
40
Under 5
33
103
5–9
84
96
10–14
78
105
15–19
86
163
20–24
133
81
25–34
66
225
35–44
183
204
45–54
166
108
55–59
87
95
60–64
77
136
65–74
110
77
75–84
63
31
85+
26
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1859722.5%
18 and over2,05977.5%
65 and over44316.7%
Median age41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%
Two or more races 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
Black or African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,50792.5%
Two or more races782.9%
Hispanic or Latino552%
Black or African American521.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native150.6%
Other race40.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.6% 47.1% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 32.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 19.3% 17.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.6% 2.3% 7.1%
Under $10k 2.7%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 10.7%
$25k–$35k 4.5%
$35k–$50k 13.9%
$50k–$75k 20.5%
$75k–$100k 18.3%
$100k–$150k 16.6%
$150k–$200k 5.2%
$200k+ 5.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k10.7%
$25k–$35k4.5%
$35k–$50k13.9%
$50k–$75k20.5%
$75k–$100k18.3%
$100k–$150k16.6%
$150k–$200k5.2%
$200k+5.6%
Median income$68,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%
$50k–$100k 11.6%
$100k–$150k 29.9%
$150k–$200k 21.9%
$200k–$300k 16.6%
$300k–$500k 11.5%
$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$154,500
Median rent / month$928
Owner occupied89.5%
Renter occupied10.5%
Vacant16.4%
Single-family detached80.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.7%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.74

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–201910.3%
2000–200910.8%
1990–19997.4%
1980–198911.0%
1970–197913.0%
1960–19699.6%
1950–19597.5%
1940–19496.9%
1939 or earlier23.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom5.5%
2 bedrooms20.7%
3 bedrooms46.2%
4 bedrooms22.6%
5+ bedrooms2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.8%
1 vehicle23.8%
2 vehicles49.2%
3 or more23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.1%
Electricity20.6%
Propane / LP gas7.0%
Fuel oil54.6%
Wood12.5%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family57360.1%
Cohabiting couple333.5%
Male householder, no spouse20821.8%
Female householder, no spouse14014.7%
Households with children under 1831232.7%
Households with seniors (65+)28730.1%
Average household size2.78

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.0%26.4%
Married50.5%59.3%
Separated3.7%0.2%
Widowed2.3%6.7%
Divorced7.5%7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 3.1%
HS graduate 45.8%
Some college, no degree 15.9%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 12.7%
Graduate / professional 10.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.6%
Bachelor's or higher23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool365.5%
Kindergarten132.0%
Elementary school30346.4%
High school20531.4%
College / grad school9614.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%
Retail trade 14.1%
Manufacturing 13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%
Public administration 7.4%
Professional & management 7.1%
Transportation & utilities 6.9%
Other services 6.3%
Information 4.8%
Construction 4.4%
Finance & real estate 2.5%
Agriculture & mining 2.3%
Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.5%
Service17.5%
Sales & office16.7%
Natural resources & construction15.0%
Production & transportation23.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.1%
Government16.4%
Self-employed4.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.5%
Carpool8.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.8%
Work from home1.3%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)28.2

Poverty

All people 10.5%
Under 18 years 18.6%
18 and over 8.2%
Married-couple families 4.2%
Female-led households 39.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.6%
Retirement income29.6%
Supplemental Security4.8%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP9.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.2%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis30.4%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.9%
Binge drinking18.2%
No physical activity26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.9%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health16.2%
Poor mental health16.1%
Poor physical health12.1%
No health insurance11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist60.2%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss17.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2009.7%
Disability%
Any disability13.6%
Under 180.8%
18–64 years14.4%
65 and over28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.3%
Public insurance36.6%
No insurance3.7%
Uninsured under 198.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,58397.3%
Spanish30.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,61498.4%
Born in same state2,60798.2%
Born in different state2,17782.0%
Foreign born70.3%
Naturalized citizen421.6%
Not a US citizen4095.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian39214.8%
Arab28010.5%
French1947.3%
AncestryCount%
English602.3%
Irish60.2%
Polish40.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.9%
Internet access87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16611

What city is ZIP code 16611 in?

ZIP code 16611 is primarily assigned to Alexandria, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16611 in?

ZIP code 16611 falls within Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16611 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 16611 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16611 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 16611 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16611?

The median home value in ZIP code 16611 is $154,500.

Does ZIP code 16611 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 16611 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 16611 in?

ZIP code 16611 observes the EST timezone.

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