16218 ZIP Code — Cowansville, PA

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16218 is located in Cowansville, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. It covers approximately 27.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412.

About ZIP code 16218

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 $152,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,056. 40% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16218 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,189

population

27.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16218 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16218

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16218. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cowansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16210 Adrian (3.3 mi) 16028 East Brady (4.4 mi) 16259 Templeton (6.2 mi) 16262 Worthington (7.1 mi) 16201 Kittanning (8.5 mi) 16248 Rimersburg (8.6 mi) 16025 Chicora (9 mi) 16041 Karns City (9.6 mi) 16034 Fenelton (9.7 mi) 16049 Parker (12.6 mi) 16050 Petrolia (13.3 mi) 16023 Cabot (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,189
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	27.13 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	40.9260
Longitude	-79.5715
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/412

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,189

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$63,056

Median household income

$29,441

Per capita income

$152,400

Median home value

$607

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

488

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	276	23.2%
18 and over	913	76.8%
65 and over	208	17.5%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Black or African American 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.1%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,086	89.2%
Black or African American	69	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	29	2.4%
Two or more races	25	2.1%
Other race	9	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$63,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,400
Median rent / month	$607
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.5%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Fuel oil	14.7%
Wood	5.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	235	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	97	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	97	22.4%
Households with children under 18	123	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	35.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.5%	24.9%
Married	45.7%	58.4%
Separated	3.8%	2.3%
Widowed	2.0%	9.4%
Divorced	8.9%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 53.6%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.5%
Kindergarten	3	1.2%
Elementary school	120	47.2%
High school	86	33.9%
College / grad school	36	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Construction 11.3%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Retail trade 7.8%

Other services 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.5%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	4.4%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	4.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 13.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,148	96.6%
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)	1,184	99.6%
Born in same state	1,184	99.6%
Born in different state	1,138	95.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	213	17.9%
French	62	5.2%
Arab	60	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	1.1%
Norwegian	7	0.6%
Irish	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16218

What city is ZIP code 16218 in?

ZIP code 16218 is primarily assigned to Cowansville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16218 in?

ZIP code 16218 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16218 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 16218 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16218 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 16218 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16218?

The median home value in ZIP code 16218 is $152,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 16218?

ZIP code 16218 has an estimated population of 1,189 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16218 in?

ZIP code 16218 observes the EST timezone.