16640 ZIP Code — Flinton, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16640 is located in Flinton, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 13.91 square miles and serves a population of 889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16640

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,361. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 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. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16640 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

889

population

13.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16640 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16640

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16640. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Flinton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16627 Coalport (4.3 mi) 16668 Patton (5.7 mi) 16639 Fallentimber (6.3 mi) 16636 Dysart (6.9 mi) 16646 Hastings (8.3 mi) 16656 Irvona (8.4 mi) 16680 Smithmill (9.1 mi) 15753 La Jose (9.2 mi) 16692 Westover (9.2 mi) 15773 Saint Benedict (10.6 mi) 16613 Ashville (11.1 mi) 16617 Bellwood (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	889
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	13.91 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	40.7012
Longitude	-78.5546
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	43.8%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

889

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$52,361

Median household income

$28,357

Per capita income

$105,200

Median home value

$1,036

Median monthly rent

94.9%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

554

Housing units

14.5%

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	199	22.4%
18 and over	690	77.6%
65 and over	221	24.9%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	878	98.2%
Two or more races	7	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.6%
Black or African American	2	0.2%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 19.7%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	19.7%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$52,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,200
Median rent / month	$1,036
Owner occupied	94.9%
Renter occupied	5.1%
Vacant	41.3%
Single-family detached	68.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	21.0%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	22.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	41.5%
Wood	16.7%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	168	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	27	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	60	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	80	23.9%
Households with children under 18	88	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	149	44.5%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	21.9%
Married	52.1%	51.4%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	17.3%
Divorced	15.6%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 54.7%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	13.9%
Kindergarten	16	9.2%
Elementary school	67	38.7%
High school	25	14.5%
College / grad school	41	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Finance & real estate 13.6%

Construction 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Professional & management 6.2%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 4.5%

Retail trade 4.2%

Public administration 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.2

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 37.7%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 16.1%

Female-led households 27.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.7%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	793	89.2%
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)	887	99.8%
Born in same state	887	99.8%
Born in different state	800	90.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	297	33.4%
French	101	11.4%
Arab	31	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	2.2%
Norwegian	18	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16640

What city is ZIP code 16640 in?

ZIP code 16640 is primarily assigned to Flinton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16640 in?

ZIP code 16640 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16640 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 16640 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16640 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 16640 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16640?

23% of residents in ZIP code 16640 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16640?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 16640 in?

ZIP code 16640 observes the EST timezone.