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Blair County
East Freedom, PA
16637
16637 ZIP Code — East Freedom, PA
Blair County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16637 is located in
East Freedom ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Blair County .
It covers approximately 19.61 square miles and serves a population of
2,418 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16637
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 $116,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,453. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 16637 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,418
Population density
123 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
013
Geography
Land area
19.61 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.3162
Longitude
-78.4515
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.1%
48.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
43.8%
31.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
10.7%
16.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.4%
3.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$54,453
Median household income
$116,600
Median home value
$1,030
Median monthly rent
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 396 16.4% 18 and over 2,022 83.6% 65 and over 728 30.1% Median age 55.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,290 92.6% Two or more races 128 5.2% Hispanic or Latino 55 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.1%
48.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
43.8%
31.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
10.7%
16.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.4%
3.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.4% $10k–$15k 6.6% $15k–$25k 14.0% $25k–$35k 5.6% $35k–$50k 15.2% $50k–$75k 6.7% $75k–$100k 22.0% $100k–$150k 18.9% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 1.4% Median income $54,453
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $116,600 Median rent / month $1,030 Owner occupied 83.8% Renter occupied 16.2% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 71.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.2% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.8% 2000–2009 8.2% 1990–1999 5.2% 1980–1989 9.2% 1970–1979 25.6% 1960–1969 9.6% 1950–1959 4.4% 1940–1949 9.1% 1939 or earlier 23.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 11.2% 2 bedrooms 32.8% 3 bedrooms 49.9% 4 bedrooms 3.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 22.6% 2 vehicles 26.8% 3 or more 46.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 13.4% Propane / LP gas 3.3% Fuel oil 73.1% Wood 4.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 495 44.9% Cohabiting couple 115 10.4% Male householder, no spouse 319 28.9% Female householder, no spouse 173 15.7% Households with children under 18 173 15.7% Households with seniors (65+) 508 46.1% Average household size 2.19
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.1% 13.8% Married 51.7% 53.5% Separated 1.7% 0.0% Widowed 2.1% 15.0% Divorced 20.4% 17.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.0% Bachelor's or higher 15.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 45 9.3% Kindergarten 22 4.5% Elementary school 248 51.0% High school 92 18.9% College / grad school 79 16.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.3%
Professional & management
12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Public administration
3.7%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.3% Service 15.6% Sales & office 28.2% Natural resources & construction 1.9% Production & transportation 36.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.9% Government 10.1% Self-employed 4.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.7% Carpool 1.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.6% Work from home 2.4% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 20.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
36.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.6% Retirement income 18.8% Supplemental Security 3.2% Cash public assistance 3.4% Food stamps / SNAP 6.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.8% High blood pressure 34.2% High cholesterol 34.3% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 30.6% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 18.6% No physical activity 23.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.6% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 15.1% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 10.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.1% Visited dentist 62.5% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 207 10.2%
Disability % Any disability 15.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 16.2% 65 and over 23.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.7% Public insurance 50.7% No insurance 1.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,347 97.1% Spanish 47 2.0% Other Indo-European 29 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 18 0.8% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,389 98.8% Born in same state 2,383 98.6% Born in different state 2,145 88.7% Foreign born 6 0.2% Naturalized citizen 29 1.2% Not a US citizen 29 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 194 8% Italian 182 7.5% Arab 71 2.9%
Ancestry Count % English 31 1.3% Polish 18 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.6% Internet access 81.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16637
What city is ZIP code 16637 in?
ZIP code 16637 is primarily assigned to East Freedom, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16637 in?
ZIP code 16637 falls within Blair County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16637 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 16637 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 16637 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 16637 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 16637 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 16637 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16637?
The median home value in ZIP code 16637 is $116,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 16637 in?
ZIP code 16637 observes the EST timezone.
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