16028 ZIP Code — East Brady, PA

Clarion County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16028 is located in East Brady, Pennsylvania, within Clarion County. It covers approximately 15.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,061 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16028

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 $134,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $59,261. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16028 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,061

population

15.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Brady	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16218 Cowansville (4.4 mi) 16041 Karns City (5.3 mi) 16025 Chicora (6 mi) 16210 Adrian (7.6 mi) 16248 Rimersburg (8.3 mi) 16049 Parker (8.7 mi) 16262 Worthington (8.8 mi) 16050 Petrolia (8.9 mi) 16034 Fenelton (8.9 mi) 16259 Templeton (9.4 mi) 16201 Kittanning (12.6 mi) 16061 West Sunbury (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,061
Population density	133 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	15.50 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	40.9675
Longitude	-79.6345
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	51.9%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,061

Population

133

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$59,261

Median household income

$33,343

Per capita income

$134,500

Median home value

$628

Median monthly rent

72.2%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

853

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

131

119

35–44

124

102

45–54

106

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	457	22.2%
18 and over	1,604	77.8%
65 and over	470	22.8%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,918	91.4%
Two or more races	120	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	38	1.8%
Asian	13	0.6%
Black or African American	8	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$59,261

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,500
Median rent / month	$628
Owner occupied	72.2%
Renter occupied	27.8%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.4%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	30.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.5%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	406	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	48	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	174	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	221	26.0%
Households with children under 18	263	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	336	39.6%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	19.1%
Married	53.1%	50.8%
Separated	0.8%	1.3%
Widowed	3.6%	18.0%
Divorced	11.6%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.1%
Kindergarten	8	2.2%
Elementary school	164	45.2%
High school	135	37.2%
College / grad school	52	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.9%

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Retail trade 12.5%

Professional & management 8.9%

Construction 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Other services 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Public administration 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 12.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,950	94.6%
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)	2,044	99.2%
Born in same state	2,040	99.0%
Born in different state	1,862	90.3%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.8%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	504	24.5%
French	254	12.3%
Arab	63	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	20	1%
English	8	0.4%
Irish	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16028

What city is ZIP code 16028 in?

ZIP code 16028 is primarily assigned to East Brady, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16028 in?

ZIP code 16028 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16028 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 16028 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16028?

The median home value in ZIP code 16028 is $134,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 16028?

ZIP code 16028 has an estimated population of 2,061 residents, with a density of 133 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16028?

The median household income in ZIP code 16028 is $59,261, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16028 in?

ZIP code 16028 observes the EST timezone.