16646 ZIP Code — Hastings, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16646 is located in Hastings, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 18.13 square miles and serves a population of 2,174 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16646

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 $102,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,356. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 45% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 16646 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,174

population

18.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16646 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16646

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16646. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hastings	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15773 Saint Benedict (4.1 mi) 15775 Spangler (5.3 mi) 16692 Westover (5.4 mi) 16668 Patton (5.7 mi) 15722 Carrolltown (6.1 mi) 15724 Cherry Tree (6.6 mi) 15714 Northern Cambria (7.2 mi) 15762 Nicktown (8.1 mi) 16640 Flinton (8.3 mi) 15753 La Jose (9.5 mi) 15729 Commodore (10.7 mi) 15927 Colver (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,174
Population density	120 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	18.13 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6808
Longitude	-78.7109
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	50.9%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,174

Population

120

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$57,356

Median household income

$32,048

Per capita income

$102,700

Median home value

$592

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

872

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

134

118

35–44

128

133

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

144

65–74

156

75–84

103

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	330	15.2%
18 and over	1,844	84.8%
65 and over	624	28.7%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,135	96.6%
Two or more races	39	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$57,356

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 34.9%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,700
Median rent / month	$592
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	11.9%
1939 or earlier	39.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	8.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	61.5%
Wood	4.0%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	471	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	24	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	176	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	244	26.7%
Households with children under 18	195	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	396	43.3%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	20.8%
Married	53.1%	50.7%
Separated	1.0%	1.8%
Widowed	4.3%	18.3%
Divorced	12.4%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	5.7%
Kindergarten	10	3.4%
Elementary school	146	49.0%
High school	62	20.8%
College / grad school	63	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Construction 13.5%

Retail trade 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Professional & management 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 8.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	194	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,051	94.3%
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)	2,154	99.1%
Born in same state	2,149	98.9%
Born in different state	2,016	92.7%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	20	0.9%
Not a US citizen	9	45.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	396	18.2%
French	146	6.7%
Irish	66	3%
Arab	44	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.8%
Norwegian	13	0.6%
German	5	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16646

What city is ZIP code 16646 in?

ZIP code 16646 is primarily assigned to Hastings, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16646 in?

ZIP code 16646 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16646 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 16646 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 16646 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 16646 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16646 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 16646 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16646 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 16646 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 16646 in?

ZIP code 16646 observes the EST timezone.