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Armstrong County
Cadogan, PA
16212
16212 ZIP Code — Cadogan, PA
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16212 is located in
Cadogan ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Armstrong County .
It covers approximately 0.44 square miles and serves a population of
234 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 724/878 .
About ZIP code 16212
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 $68,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $48,482. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 16212 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
234
Population density
532 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
0.44 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
40.7525
Longitude
-79.5815
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
724/878
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.1%
44.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
33.1%
33.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
4.8%
18.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$48,482
Median household income
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 18 7.7% 18 and over 216 92.3% 65 and over 64 27.4% Median age 55.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 227 94.6% Hispanic or Latino 6 2.5% Other race 4 1.7% Two or more races 2 0.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.1%
44.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
33.1%
33.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
4.8%
18.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.0% $10k–$15k 6.8% $15k–$25k 7.5% $25k–$35k 11.3% $35k–$50k 21.8% $50k–$75k 12.0% $75k–$100k 18.8% $100k–$150k 9.0% $200k+ 3.8% Median income $48,482
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $68,300 Median rent / month $663 Owner occupied 88.7% Renter occupied 11.3% Vacant 10.1% Single-family detached 91.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.4% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 1.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.7% 2000–2009 1.4% 1990–1999 1.4% 1980–1989 2.0% 1970–1979 1.4% 1960–1969 4.1% 1950–1959 20.9% 1940–1949 13.5% 1939 or earlier 54.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.8% 2 bedrooms 45.3% 3 bedrooms 41.2% 4 bedrooms 6.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.0% 1 vehicle 38.3% 2 vehicles 35.3% 3 or more 20.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 85.0% Electricity 10.5% Fuel oil 3.8% Solar 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 46 34.6% Cohabiting couple 15 11.3% Male householder, no spouse 41 30.8% Female householder, no spouse 31 23.3% Households with children under 18 16 12.0% Households with seniors (65+) 47 35.3% Average household size 1.76
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.3% 21.2% Married 38.5% 48.5% Separated 0.0% 2.0% Widowed 5.7% 24.2% Divorced 34.4% 4.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.6%
Some college, no degree
8.3%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.5% Bachelor's or higher 17.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 11.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 7 38.9% High school 5 27.8% College / grad school 4 22.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.3% Service 16.5% Sales & office 15.6% Natural resources & construction 12.8% Production & transportation 35.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.2% Government 9.2% Self-employed 4.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.4% Carpool 5.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.9% Work from home 0.0% Other means 1.9% Avg commute (minutes) 24.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.8% Retirement income 35.3% Supplemental Security 14.3% Cash public assistance 6.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 33.6% High cholesterol 32.5% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 30.9% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.1% Binge drinking 18.5% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.5% Depression 21.5% Fair or poor health 13.7% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 9.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.8% Visited dentist 65.1% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 29 13.4%
Disability % Any disability 23.5% Under 18 5.6% 18–64 years 22.4% 65 and over 31.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.9% Public insurance 44.0% No insurance 9.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 229 97.9% Spanish 10 4.4% Other Indo-European 4 1.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 2.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 224 95.7% Born in same state 224 95.7% Born in different state 190 81.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 4.3% Not a US citizen 4 40.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 38 16.2% French 29 12.4% English 10 4.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 8 3.4% Irish 7 3% German 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 56.8% Internet access 78.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16212
What city is ZIP code 16212 in?
ZIP code 16212 is primarily assigned to Cadogan, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16212 in?
ZIP code 16212 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16212 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 16212 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 16212 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 16212 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16212?
15% of residents in ZIP code 16212 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 16212 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 16212 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 16212 in?
ZIP code 16212 observes the EST timezone.
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