16222 ZIP Code — Dayton, PA

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16222 is located in Dayton, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. It covers approximately 61.05 square miles and serves a population of 3,076 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16222

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 $129,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,774. 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 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 16222 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,076

population

61.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16222 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16222

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dayton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16256 Smicksburg (6.2 mi) 16249 Rural Valley (6.2 mi) 15778 Timblin (8.6 mi) 15747 Home (9.4 mi) 15732 Creekside (9.7 mi) 15744 Hamilton (9.9 mi) 16242 New Bethlehem (11.9 mi) 16259 Templeton (12.1 mi) 16240 Mayport (12.9 mi) 16201 Kittanning (13 mi) 16224 Fairmount City (13.9 mi) 16210 Adrian (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,076
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	61.05 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	40.8606
Longitude	-79.2568
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	50.5%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,076

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$57,774

Median household income

$25,855

Per capita income

$129,500

Median home value

$571

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

1,135

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

153

Under 5

162

134

5–9

143

119

10–14

127

15–19

119

20–24

126

141

25–34

150

116

35–44

124

173

45–54

185

55–59

164

60–64

175

149

65–74

158

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	879	28.6%
18 and over	2,197	71.4%
65 and over	489	15.9%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,034	98.5%
Two or more races	26	0.8%
Asian	16	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 21.3%

$50k–$75k 28.4%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	21.3%
$50k–$75k	28.4%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$57,774

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,500
Median rent / month	$571
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	35.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.2%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.8%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	10.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	749	70.3%
Cohabiting couple	40	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	92	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	184	17.3%
Households with children under 18	308	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	341	32.0%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.7%	14.7%
Married	70.0%	65.7%
Separated	0.3%	2.5%
Widowed	3.4%	12.1%
Divorced	7.6%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 48.6%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	3.2%
Kindergarten	45	7.5%
Elementary school	354	59.3%
High school	101	16.9%
College / grad school	78	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Construction 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Retail trade 9.1%

Other services 6.9%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Professional & management 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	30.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,761	89.8%
Spanish	280	10.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	264	9.6%
Other languages	16	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,055	99.3%
Born in same state	3,050	99.2%
Born in different state	2,918	94.9%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.7%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	521	16.9%
French	127	4.1%
Arab	94	3.1%
English	69	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	0.2%
Polish	5	0.2%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	81.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16222

What city is ZIP code 16222 in?

ZIP code 16222 is primarily assigned to Dayton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16222 in?

ZIP code 16222 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16222 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 16222 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16222 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 16222 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16222?

The median home value in ZIP code 16222 is $129,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 16222?

ZIP code 16222 has an estimated population of 3,076 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16222 in?

ZIP code 16222 observes the EST timezone.