16647 ZIP Code — Hesston, PA

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16647 is located in Hesston, Pennsylvania, within Huntingdon County. It covers approximately 25.50 square miles and serves a population of 806 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16647

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 $271,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,159. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16647 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

806
population
25.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16647 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16647

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City Status
Hesston Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
16657 James Creek (5 mi) 17052 Mapleton Depot (6.9 mi) 16622 Calvin (7.2 mi) 16693 Williamsburg (7.9 mi) 16654 Huntingdon (8.1 mi) 16623 Cassville (9.2 mi) 16611 Alexandria (10.9 mi) 16621 Broad Top (11.2 mi) 16648 Hollidaysburg (11.9 mi) 17060 Mill Creek (11.9 mi) 17066 Mount Union (12.4 mi) 16662 Martinsburg (13.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 806
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 061
Geography
Land area 25.50 sq mi
Water area 5.95 sq mi
Latitude 40.3947
Longitude -78.1082
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 40.9% 47.1% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 42.5% 32.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 15.0% 17.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 2.3% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

806
Population
32
People per sq mi
41.6
Median age
$77,159
Median household income
$31,661
Per capita income
$271,900
Median home value
$703
Median monthly rent
85.0%
Home ownership
5.1%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
454
Housing units
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
11
22
5–9
26
57
10–14
69
32
15–19
39
7
20–24
9
20
25–34
24
67
35–44
82
43
45–54
52
19
55–59
24
23
60–64
28
36
65–74
43
22
75–84
26
7
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824230.0%
18 and over56470.0%
65 and over14317.7%
Median age41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%
Two or more races 2.7%
Black or African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White77595.7%
Two or more races222.7%
Black or African American70.9%
Hispanic or Latino40.5%
Other race20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.9% 47.1% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 42.5% 32.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 15.0% 17.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 2.3% 7.1%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 3.3%
$15k–$25k 3.3%
$25k–$35k 3.7%
$35k–$50k 24.6%
$50k–$75k 8.6%
$75k–$100k 17.6%
$100k–$150k 23.9%
$150k–$200k 5.3%
$200k+ 6.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k3.3%
$15k–$25k3.3%
$25k–$35k3.7%
$35k–$50k24.6%
$50k–$75k8.6%
$75k–$100k17.6%
$100k–$150k23.9%
$150k–$200k5.3%
$200k+6.3%
Median income$77,159

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%
$50k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 8.2%
$150k–$200k 15.6%
$200k–$300k 18.4%
$300k–$500k 29.3%
$500k–$1M 13.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$271,900
Median rent / month$703
Owner occupied85.0%
Renter occupied15.0%
Vacant39.7%
Single-family detached74.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.4%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.79

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.4%
2000–200918.2%
1990–19997.2%
1980–198912.2%
1970–197925.5%
1960–196912.8%
1950–19595.6%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier8.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.8%
1 bedroom5.8%
2 bedrooms30.1%
3 bedrooms35.3%
4 bedrooms17.8%
5+ bedrooms8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.0%
1 vehicle20.9%
2 vehicles29.9%
3 or more48.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity36.9%
Propane / LP gas5.3%
Fuel oil41.9%
Wood15.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20869.1%
Cohabiting couple41.3%
Male householder, no spouse4314.3%
Female householder, no spouse4615.3%
Households with children under 1811136.9%
Households with seniors (65+)9130.2%
Average household size2.64

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.1%14.5%
Married67.1%67.9%
Separated2.8%0.0%
Widowed1.9%14.5%
Divorced4.1%3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 1.9%
HS graduate 40.6%
Some college, no degree 13.1%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 16.2%
Graduate / professional 14.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.0%
Bachelor's or higher30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool41.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school12047.1%
High school10240.0%
College / grad school2911.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%
Professional & management 18.3%
Manufacturing 10.1%
Construction 9.3%
Public administration 7.7%
Transportation & utilities 6.6%
Retail trade 5.2%
Agriculture & mining 4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%
Other services 3.8%
Wholesale trade 2.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.9%
Service15.0%
Sales & office19.7%
Natural resources & construction10.7%
Production & transportation20.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.3%
Government16.7%
Self-employed2.5%
Unpaid family workers0.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.9%
Carpool7.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.8%
Work from home11.2%
Other means7.0%
Avg commute (minutes)35.8

Poverty

All people 5.1%
Under 18 years 4.6%
18 and over 5.3%
Married-couple families 0.5%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.6%
Retirement income28.2%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP8.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.6%
High blood pressure36.8%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis32.3%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.6%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.8%
Depression21.3%
Fair or poor health14.5%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.2%
Visited dentist65.6%
Cholesterol screening92.1%
Teeth loss13.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6611.7%
Disability%
Any disability7.9%
Under 185.0%
18–64 years6.7%
65 and over16.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.0%
Public insurance32.0%
No insurance3.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only78697.5%
Spanish50.6%
Other Indo-European50.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)80399.6%
Born in same state79698.8%
Born in different state70287.1%
Foreign born70.9%
Naturalized citizen30.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian13516.7%
French739.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab425.2%
English141.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.3%
Internet access96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16647

What city is ZIP code 16647 in?

ZIP code 16647 is primarily assigned to Hesston, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16647 in?

ZIP code 16647 falls within Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16647 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 16647 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16647 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 16647 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 16647?

ZIP code 16647 has an estimated population of 806 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16647?

The median home value in ZIP code 16647 is $271,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 16647 in?

ZIP code 16647 observes the EST timezone.

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