16621 ZIP Code — Broad Top, PA

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16621 is located in Broad Top, Pennsylvania, within Huntingdon County. It covers approximately 15.77 square miles and serves a population of 665 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16621

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,736. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16621 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

665

population

15.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16621 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16621

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Broad Top	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16674 Robertsdale (4.1 mi) 16623 Cassville (5.5 mi) 16679 Six Mile Run (6 mi) 16622 Calvin (6.7 mi) 16657 James Creek (7.9 mi) 16678 Saxton (8.6 mi) 16691 Wells Tannery (9.2 mi) 17264 Three Springs (9.6 mi) 16662 Martinsburg (9.9 mi) 16689 Waterfall (10.3 mi) 16647 Hesston (11.2 mi) 16650 Hopewell (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	665
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	15.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2329
Longitude	-78.1301
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	36.8%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

665

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$66,736

Median household income

$32,102

Per capita income

$155,400

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

280

Housing units

8.2%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	148	22.3%
18 and over	517	77.7%
65 and over	134	20.2%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	634	94.8%
Two or more races	30	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$66,736

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,400
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Fuel oil	58.3%
Wood	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	12	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	34	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	65	26.3%
Households with children under 18	73	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	34.8%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	12.2%
Married	52.9%	59.8%
Separated	0.0%	4.7%
Widowed	4.3%	13.8%
Divorced	6.1%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 54.8%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.1%
Kindergarten	7	5.3%
Elementary school	71	54.2%
High school	19	14.5%
College / grad school	30	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 26.7%

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 13.7%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 4.1%

Information 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Professional & management 1.9%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	21.3%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	52.9

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 16.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	12.8%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	619	93.1%
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)	663	99.7%
Born in same state	663	99.7%
Born in different state	630	94.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	125	18.8%
French	58	8.7%
Arab	37	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.7%
Polish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16621

What city is ZIP code 16621 in?

ZIP code 16621 is primarily assigned to Broad Top, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16621 in?

ZIP code 16621 falls within Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16621?

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 16621 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 16621 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16621 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 16621 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16621?

The median home value in ZIP code 16621 is $155,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 16621 in?

ZIP code 16621 observes the EST timezone.