16405 ZIP Code — Columbus, PA

Warren County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16405 is located in Columbus, Pennsylvania, within Warren County. It covers approximately 18.84 square miles and serves a population of 555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16405

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 $130,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,375. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16405 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

555

population

18.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16405 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16405

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16405. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16436 Spring Creek (6.8 mi) 16407 Corry (7.1 mi) 14767 Panama (8.2 mi) 14724 Clymer (9.7 mi) 16340 Pittsfield (9.8 mi) 14710 Ashville (11.8 mi) 16420 Grand Valley (11.9 mi) 16350 Sugar Grove (12.6 mi) 16371 Youngsville (13.1 mi) 16434 Spartansburg (13.4 mi) 14750 Lakewood (15.1 mi) 16329 Irvine (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	555
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	18.84 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.9458
Longitude	-79.5506
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	44.8%	49.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	33.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.8%	2.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

555

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$79,375

Median household income

$31,517

Per capita income

$130,000

Median home value

$767

Median monthly rent

94.8%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

221

Housing units

10.9%

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	122	22.0%
18 and over	433	78.0%
65 and over	110	19.8%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	519	92%
Two or more races	30	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.6%
Other race	6	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	49.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	33.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.8%	2.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	24.6%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$79,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,000
Median rent / month	$767
Owner occupied	94.8%
Renter occupied	5.2%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	95.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	1.3%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	17.2%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	45.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	32.8%
4 bedrooms	29.7%
5+ bedrooms	12.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.2%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	19.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	138	65.4%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	35	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	35	16.6%
Households with children under 18	70	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	43.6%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	17.5%
Married	60.6%	57.3%
Separated	3.6%	2.6%
Widowed	4.1%	8.5%
Divorced	5.0%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 60.4%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.0%
Kindergarten	15	12.0%
Elementary school	61	48.8%
High school	33	26.4%
College / grad school	11	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Professional & management 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	31.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.6%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	535	96.4%
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)	552	99.5%
Born in same state	548	98.7%
Born in different state	438	78.9%
Foreign born	4	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	99	17.8%
Arab	58	10.5%
French	56	10.1%
English	11	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	0.7%
Polish	4	0.7%
Dutch	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16405

What city is ZIP code 16405 in?

ZIP code 16405 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16405 in?

ZIP code 16405 falls within Warren County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16405 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 16405 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16405?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 16405 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 16405 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16405 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 16405 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 16405 in?

ZIP code 16405 observes the EST timezone.