16223 ZIP Code — Distant, PA
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16223 is located in Distant, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. It covers approximately 1.53 square miles and serves a population of 69 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.
69
population
1.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16223 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16223
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Distant | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 69 |
| Population density | 45 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9540 |
| Longitude | -79.3758 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 724 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 76.3% | 44.1% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.8% | 33.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 18.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
69
Population
45
People per sq mi
56.4
Median age
$58,125
Median household income
$36,225
Per capita income
$112,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
73.0%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
37
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
1
8
25–34
6
6
35–44
4
2
45–54
1
10
55–59
6
2
60–64
2
4
65–74
2
3
75–84
2
5
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3 | 4.3% |
| 18 and over | 66 | 95.7% |
| 65 and over | 19 | 27.5% |
| Median age | 56.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 76.3% | 44.1% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.8% | 33.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 18.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
21.6%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
16.2%
$50k–$75k
27.0%
$75k–$100k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$200k+
10.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 21.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $200k+ | 10.8% |
| Median income | $58,125 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
25.9%
$100k–$150k
63.0%
$200k–$300k
11.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% |
| Vacant | 21.3% |
| Single-family detached | 93.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 29.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 57.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.4% |
| 3 or more | 18.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.5% |
| Electricity | 8.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14 | 37.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 32.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11 | 29.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 10.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 43.2% |
| Average household size | 1.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.6% | 7.1% |
| Married | 36.8% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 39.3% |
| Divorced | 26.3% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
22.7%
HS graduate
57.6%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
19.7%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
34.0%
Construction
25.5%
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Agriculture & mining
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 12.8% |
| Service | 10.6% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 42.6% |
| Production & transportation | 34.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 93.6% |
| Government | 6.4% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.6% |
| Carpool | 23.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.2% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 30.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 19.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 57.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 27.5% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 66 | 95.7% |
| 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) | 69 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 69 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 69 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6 | 8.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5 | 7.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 53.6% |
| Internet access | 78.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16223
What city is ZIP code 16223 in?
ZIP code 16223 is primarily assigned to Distant, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16223 in?
ZIP code 16223 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16223 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 16223 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 16223 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 16223 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16223?
The median home value in ZIP code 16223 is $112,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 16223?
ZIP code 16223 has an estimated population of 69 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 16223 in?
ZIP code 16223 observes the EST timezone.