16624 ZIP Code — Chest Springs, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16624 is located in Chest Springs, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 2.91 square miles and serves a population of 204 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16624

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 $123,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,750. 45% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 16624 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

204

population

2.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16624 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16624

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16624. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chest Springs	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	204
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	2.91 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5785
Longitude	-78.6099
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	48.0%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

204

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$73,750

Median household income

$37,011

Per capita income

$123,200

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

0.5%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

18.9%

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	39	19.1%
18 and over	165	80.9%
65 and over	41	20.1%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	202	98.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	1%
Two or more races	2	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	18.8%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$73,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,200
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	19.6%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	28.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	6.3%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.3%
Fuel oil	68.8%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	46	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	5	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	21	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	8	10.0%
Households with children under 18	21	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	35.0%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	4.5%
Married	47.0%	80.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.0%	4.5%
Divorced	17.0%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 54.7%

Some college, no degree 8.2%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	6.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	61.3%
High school	4	12.9%
College / grad school	6	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.0%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Public administration 10.3%

Construction 9.3%

Other services 7.5%

Retail trade 4.7%

Professional & management 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.9%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.2%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 0.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	55.0%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.4%
Public insurance	31.4%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	188	92.2%
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)	204	100.0%
Born in same state	204	100.0%
Born in different state	183	89.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	29.4%
Arab	21	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	4.4%
English	6	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16624

What city is ZIP code 16624 in?

ZIP code 16624 is primarily assigned to Chest Springs, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16624 in?

ZIP code 16624 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16624 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 16624 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16624 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 16624 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16624 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 16624 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16624?

The median home value in ZIP code 16624 is $123,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 16624 in?

ZIP code 16624 observes the EST timezone.