16639 ZIP Code — Fallentimber, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16639 is located in Fallentimber, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 47.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16639

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 $122,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,467. 51% 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 35 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16639 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,430
population
47.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16639 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16639

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City Status
Fallentimber Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
16617 Bellwood (5.1 mi) 16680 Smithmill (6.1 mi) 16640 Flinton (6.3 mi) 16636 Dysart (6.7 mi) 16627 Coalport (6.8 mi) 16601 Altoona (9.8 mi) 16668 Patton (10 mi) 16613 Ashville (10.8 mi) 16686 Tyrone (10.8 mi) 16602 Altoona (12 mi) 16656 Irvona (12.1 mi) 16651 Houtzdale (12.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,430
Population density 30 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 47.10 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 40.6761
Longitude -78.4384
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 41.3% 51.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 42.6% 30.7% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 15.6% 15.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.0% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,430
Population
30
People per sq mi
49.1
Median age
$70,467
Median household income
$31,389
Per capita income
$122,700
Median home value
$588
Median monthly rent
94.4%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
849
Housing units
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
36
Under 5
51
39
5–9
53
14
10–14
19
32
15–19
45
12
20–24
16
103
25–34
142
36
35–44
51
100
45–54
138
45
55–59
62
52
60–64
73
68
65–74
95
37
75–84
52
25
85+
34
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822115.5%
18 and over1,20984.5%
65 and over31121.7%
Median age49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%
Two or more races 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
GroupCount%
White1,39796.9%
Two or more races332.3%
Hispanic or Latino110.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.3% 51.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 42.6% 30.7% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 15.6% 15.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.0% 7.1%
Under $10k 3.4%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 7.4%
$25k–$35k 8.9%
$35k–$50k 16.2%
$50k–$75k 23.6%
$75k–$100k 14.5%
$100k–$150k 19.9%
$150k–$200k 3.0%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.4%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k7.4%
$25k–$35k8.9%
$35k–$50k16.2%
$50k–$75k23.6%
$75k–$100k14.5%
$100k–$150k19.9%
$150k–$200k3.0%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$70,467

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%
$50k–$100k 20.3%
$100k–$150k 25.7%
$150k–$200k 18.2%
$200k–$300k 6.2%
$300k–$500k 10.5%
$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$122,700
Median rent / month$588
Owner occupied94.4%
Renter occupied5.6%
Vacant32.7%
Single-family detached70.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes27.3%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.44

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.2%
2000–200910.9%
1990–19999.6%
1980–198910.5%
1970–197919.5%
1960–19697.4%
1950–19597.0%
1940–19497.7%
1939 or earlier22.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.1%
2 bedrooms33.3%
3 bedrooms47.8%
4 bedrooms15.8%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.3%
1 vehicle24.4%
2 vehicles47.1%
3 or more27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.7%
Electricity7.2%
Propane / LP gas1.0%
Fuel oil70.4%
Wood6.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family32254.2%
Cohabiting couple366.1%
Male householder, no spouse7112.0%
Female householder, no spouse16527.8%
Households with children under 1813122.1%
Households with seniors (65+)23840.1%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.7%16.9%
Married62.9%48.1%
Separated0.4%2.1%
Widowed2.8%14.8%
Divorced11.2%18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.9%
HS graduate 50.7%
Some college, no degree 15.0%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 10.4%
Graduate / professional 4.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.7%
Bachelor's or higher15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3014.6%
Kindergarten2110.2%
Elementary school8039.0%
High school199.3%
College / grad school5526.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.5%
Transportation & utilities 12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%
Professional & management 7.7%
Retail trade 7.4%
Construction 5.2%
Manufacturing 5.0%
Other services 4.8%
Public administration 3.6%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Agriculture & mining 1.8%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.7%
Service24.5%
Sales & office12.0%
Natural resources & construction9.2%
Production & transportation12.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.7%
Government28.8%
Self-employed4.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.9%
Carpool7.0%
Public transit1.7%
Walk0.6%
Work from home13.6%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)34.5

Poverty

All people 10.3%
Under 18 years 24.7%
18 and over 7.7%
Married-couple families 4.3%
Female-led households 6.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.2%
Retirement income29.5%
Supplemental Security1.5%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP11.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.9%
High blood pressure34.7%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis30.6%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease8.8%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.8%
Binge drinking18.6%
No physical activity25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.2%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health16.1%
Poor mental health15.9%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.2%
Visited dentist62.2%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss16.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans857.0%
Disability%
Any disability19.9%
Under 1812.2%
18–64 years14.0%
65 and over42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.7%
Public insurance44.7%
No insurance1.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,34393.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,42799.8%
Born in same state1,42499.6%
Born in different state1,29190.3%
Foreign born30.2%
Naturalized citizen30.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian34424.1%
French16311.4%
Arab422.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish342.4%
English231.6%
Norwegian191.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.5%
Internet access91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16639

What city is ZIP code 16639 in?

ZIP code 16639 is primarily assigned to Fallentimber, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16639 in?

ZIP code 16639 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16639 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 16639 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16639 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 16639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16639?

The median home value in ZIP code 16639 is $122,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 16639?

ZIP code 16639 has an estimated population of 1,430 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16639 in?

ZIP code 16639 observes the EST timezone.

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