16617 ZIP Code — Bellwood, PA

Blair County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16617 is located in Bellwood, Pennsylvania, within Blair County. It covers approximately 1.48 square miles and serves a population of 2,615 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16617

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 $135,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,487. 34% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 16617 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,615

population

1.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bellwood	Acceptable
Bellwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16639 Fallentimber (5.1 mi) 16686 Tyrone (6.4 mi) 16601 Altoona (7.5 mi) 16602 Altoona (8.3 mi) 16636 Dysart (8.7 mi) 16680 Smithmill (9 mi) 16640 Flinton (11.2 mi) 16613 Ashville (11.4 mi) 16627 Coalport (11.8 mi) 16877 Warriors Mark (12.6 mi) 16648 Hollidaysburg (13.5 mi) 16668 Patton (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,615
Population density	1,767 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	1.48 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.6314
Longitude	-78.3608
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	48.5%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	31.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,615

Population

1,767

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$53,487

Median household income

$31,438

Per capita income

$135,200

Median home value

$811

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

987

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

113

15–19

109

20–24

120

25–34

115

213

35–44

204

188

45–54

180

122

55–59

117

60–64

163

65–74

156

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	565	21.6%
18 and over	2,050	78.4%
65 and over	495	18.9%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,543	95.9%
Two or more races	47	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	36	1.4%
Other race	25	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	31.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$53,487

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 39.8%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,200
Median rent / month	$811
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	4.5%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	21.9%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	32.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.7%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	6.4%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	568	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	94	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	201	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	267	23.6%
Households with children under 18	362	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	350	31.0%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	23.8%
Married	54.0%	50.9%
Separated	0.5%	2.7%
Widowed	0.9%	8.6%
Divorced	17.1%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 50.7%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.0%
Kindergarten	30	5.1%
Elementary school	227	38.7%
High school	218	37.2%
College / grad school	99	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.6%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Retail trade 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Construction 7.4%

Professional & management 4.7%

Public administration 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 24.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,486	95.1%
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)	2,605	99.6%
Born in same state	2,595	99.2%
Born in different state	2,411	92.2%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	462	17.7%
Arab	206	7.9%
French	174	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	1.2%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16617

What city is ZIP code 16617 in?

ZIP code 16617 is primarily assigned to Bellwood, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16617 in?

ZIP code 16617 falls within Blair County, Pennsylvania.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16617?

The median home value in ZIP code 16617 is $135,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 16617?

ZIP code 16617 has an estimated population of 2,615 residents, with a density of 1,767 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16617?

The median household income in ZIP code 16617 is $53,487, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16617 in?

ZIP code 16617 observes the EST timezone.