16630 ZIP Code — Cresson, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16630 is located in Cresson, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 5.70 square miles and serves a population of 4,845 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16630

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $63,696. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 16630 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,845

population

5.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16630 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16630

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16630. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cresson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16699 Cresson (0.6 mi) 16641 Gallitzin (3 mi) 15938 Lilly (3.5 mi) 15940 Loretto (4.6 mi) 16613 Ashville (5.8 mi) 16635 Duncansville (5.9 mi) 15946 Portage (6.3 mi) 15958 Summerhill (9.5 mi) 16601 Altoona (9.5 mi) 16636 Dysart (10.2 mi) 15931 Ebensburg (10.9 mi) 15955 Sidman (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,845
Population density	850 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	5.70 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.4620
Longitude	-78.5808
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	47.5%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,845

Population

850

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$63,696

Median household income

$29,456

Per capita income

$137,600

Median home value

$669

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,622

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

106

5–9

112

109

10–14

115

219

15–19

232

249

20–24

262

209

25–34

220

264

35–44

278

279

45–54

294

131

55–59

138

186

60–64

196

308

65–74

324

122

75–84

128

103

85+

108

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	745	15.4%
18 and over	4,100	84.6%
65 and over	1,093	22.6%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,594	93.9%
Two or more races	148	3%
Black or African American	74	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	50	1%
Other race	16	0.3%
Asian	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$63,696

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,600
Median rent / month	$669
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	7.3%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.4%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	6.2%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	833	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	149	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	376	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	542	28.5%
Households with children under 18	394	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	807	42.5%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	36.7%
Married	42.2%	39.2%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%
Widowed	4.4%	10.1%
Divorced	11.9%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	2.8%
Kindergarten	70	5.5%
Elementary school	357	28.1%
High school	198	15.6%
College / grad school	611	48.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%

Retail trade 12.0%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Public administration 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Professional & management 4.7%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 7.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	382	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,692	96.8%
Spanish	34	0.7%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.3%
Other languages	13	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,799	99.1%
Born in same state	4,772	98.5%
Born in different state	4,146	85.6%
Foreign born	27	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	46	0.9%
Not a US citizen	19	41.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,129	23.3%
French	396	8.2%
Arab	269	5.6%
Irish	105	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	68	1.4%
Norwegian	13	0.3%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16630

What city is ZIP code 16630 in?

ZIP code 16630 is primarily assigned to Cresson, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16630 in?

ZIP code 16630 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16630 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 16630 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16630?

The median home value in ZIP code 16630 is $137,600.

Does ZIP code 16630 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 16630 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 16630?

ZIP code 16630 has an estimated population of 4,845 residents, with a density of 850 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16630 in?

ZIP code 16630 observes the EST timezone.