16655 ZIP Code — Imler, PA

Bedford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16655 is located in Imler, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 32.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,311 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16655

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 $136,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,523. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16655 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,311
population
32.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16655 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16655

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City Status
Imler Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
16625 Claysburg (2.9 mi) 15521 Alum Bank (5.3 mi) 16667 Osterburg (5.6 mi) 16637 East Freedom (6.9 mi) 16664 New Enterprise (8 mi) 15955 Sidman (8.9 mi) 15539 Fishertown (9 mi) 16673 Roaring Spring (9.1 mi) 15554 New Paris (9.9 mi) 15946 Portage (10.3 mi) 16695 Woodbury (11.1 mi) 15952 Salix (11.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,311
Population density 41 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 32.37 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 40.2566
Longitude -78.5554
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 814
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.4% 48.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 33.7% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 21.0% 15.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.6% 1.7% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,311
Population
41
People per sq mi
48.2
Median age
$63,523
Median household income
$34,431
Per capita income
$136,000
Median home value
$738
Median monthly rent
78.2%
Home ownership
1.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
535
Housing units
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
36
Under 5
37
30
5–9
30
32
10–14
33
37
15–19
38
36
20–24
37
54
25–34
55
66
35–44
66
127
45–54
128
21
55–59
21
74
60–64
75
85
65–74
86
32
75–84
33
21
85+
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824919.0%
18 and over1,06281.0%
65 and over27821.2%
Median age48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%
Two or more races 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,30599.2%
Two or more races60.5%
Hispanic or Latino40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.4% 48.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 33.7% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 21.0% 15.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.6% 1.7% 7.1%
Under $10k 1.1%
$10k–$15k 1.1%
$15k–$25k 6.5%
$25k–$35k 7.6%
$35k–$50k 15.8%
$50k–$75k 24.8%
$75k–$100k 17.1%
$100k–$150k 16.9%
$150k–$200k 5.0%
$200k+ 3.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.1%
$10k–$15k1.1%
$15k–$25k6.5%
$25k–$35k7.6%
$35k–$50k15.8%
$50k–$75k24.8%
$75k–$100k17.1%
$100k–$150k16.9%
$150k–$200k5.0%
$200k+3.9%
Median income$63,523

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%
$50k–$100k 17.4%
$100k–$150k 28.8%
$150k–$200k 17.6%
$200k–$300k 17.6%
$300k–$500k 6.4%
$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$136,000
Median rent / month$738
Owner occupied78.2%
Renter occupied21.8%
Vacant17.6%
Single-family detached76.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.3%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.6%
2000–20099.5%
1990–199917.3%
1980–198914.3%
1970–197919.8%
1960–19693.8%
1950–19598.3%
1940–19497.4%
1939 or earlier17.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.8%
2 bedrooms24.1%
3 bedrooms52.9%
4 bedrooms17.5%
5+ bedrooms1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle28.5%
2 vehicles37.8%
3 or more30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity21.2%
Propane / LP gas3.7%
Fuel oil59.6%
Wood11.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28252.5%
Cohabiting couple285.2%
Male householder, no spouse8115.1%
Female householder, no spouse14627.2%
Households with children under 1810920.3%
Households with seniors (65+)22141.2%
Average household size2.44

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.2%15.7%
Married52.9%50.6%
Separated4.6%5.8%
Widowed7.5%13.4%
Divorced6.8%14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 61.1%
Some college, no degree 10.7%
Associate's degree 9.3%
Bachelor's degree 8.7%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.3%
Bachelor's or higher11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool199.2%
Kindergarten52.4%
Elementary school8038.8%
High school6330.6%
College / grad school3918.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%
Manufacturing 17.3%
Transportation & utilities 13.8%
Retail trade 10.6%
Construction 9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%
Professional & management 5.8%
Wholesale trade 4.9%
Other services 4.7%
Public administration 4.3%
Agriculture & mining 1.1%
Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.1%
Service18.8%
Sales & office19.7%
Natural resources & construction12.2%
Production & transportation26.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.7%
Government12.8%
Self-employed4.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.7%
Carpool7.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.8%
Work from home4.9%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)29.3

Poverty

All people 1.8%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 2.3%
Married-couple families 1.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security49.0%
Retirement income28.7%
Supplemental Security0.7%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP11.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.6%
High blood pressure34.0%
High cholesterol33.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis30.2%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.4%
Binge drinking18.2%
No physical activity27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.7%
Depression23.2%
Fair or poor health16.5%
Poor mental health16.8%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.8%
Visited dentist60.6%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss18.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans736.9%
Disability%
Any disability12.4%
Under 184.4%
18–64 years10.5%
65 and over25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.2%
Public insurance45.0%
No insurance4.2%
Uninsured under 191.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,23894.4%
Spanish20.2%
Other Indo-European20.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,311100.0%
Born in same state1,311100.0%
Born in different state1,17089.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian17413.3%
Arab785.9%
AncestryCount%
French685.2%
English171.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.0%
Internet access81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16655

What city is ZIP code 16655 in?

ZIP code 16655 is primarily assigned to Imler, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16655 in?

ZIP code 16655 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16655 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 16655 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16655?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16655?

The median home value in ZIP code 16655 is $136,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 16655?

ZIP code 16655 has an estimated population of 1,311 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16655 in?

ZIP code 16655 observes the EST timezone.

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