16636 ZIP Code — Dysart, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16636 is located in Dysart, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 28.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,081 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16636

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,786. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

1,081

population

28.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16636 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16636

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16636. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dysart	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16613 Ashville (4.4 mi) 16668 Patton (5.5 mi) 16639 Fallentimber (6.7 mi) 16640 Flinton (6.9 mi) 16601 Altoona (7 mi) 16641 Gallitzin (7.4 mi) 15940 Loretto (8.1 mi) 16617 Bellwood (8.7 mi) 15722 Carrolltown (10.2 mi) 16630 Cresson (10.2 mi) 16602 Altoona (10.4 mi) 16627 Coalport (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,081
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	28.20 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.6036
Longitude	-78.5233
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	26.4%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,081

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$86,786

Median household income

$34,484

Per capita income

$206,300

Median home value

$1,083

Median monthly rent

94.6%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

373

Housing units

30.4%

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	360	33.3%
18 and over	721	66.7%
65 and over	151	14.0%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,067	98.5%
Two or more races	11	1%
Black or African American	3	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.4%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 27.1%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	27.1%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	16.7%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$86,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,300
Median rent / month	$1,083
Owner occupied	94.6%
Renter occupied	5.4%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.6%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	16.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	32.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	10.2%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	39.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	68.6%
Wood	13.6%
No fuel used	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	258	72.9%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	41	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	41	11.6%
Households with children under 18	150	42.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	27.1%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	17.5%
Married	70.6%	66.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	1.1%	10.3%
Divorced	6.9%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	12.3%
Kindergarten	6	2.1%
Elementary school	149	52.5%
High school	85	29.9%
College / grad school	9	3.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Retail trade 16.6%

Transportation & utilities 13.8%

Construction 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.9%

Professional & management 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.8%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.8%
Public insurance	26.5%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	970	89.7%
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)	1,080	99.9%
Born in same state	1,080	99.9%
Born in different state	1,005	93.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	216	20%
Arab	56	5.2%
French	24	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.9%
Norwegian	7	0.6%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16636

What city is ZIP code 16636 in?

ZIP code 16636 is primarily assigned to Dysart, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16636 in?

ZIP code 16636 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16636 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 16636 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 16636 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 16636 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16636 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 16636 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 16636?

ZIP code 16636 has an estimated population of 1,081 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16636 in?

ZIP code 16636 observes the EST timezone.