16659 ZIP Code — Loysburg, PA
Bedford County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16659 is located in Loysburg, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 1.64 square miles and serves a population of 173 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
173
population
1.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16659 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16659
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Loysburg | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 173 |
| Population density | 105 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1575 |
| Longitude | -78.3857 |
| 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 | 59.1% | 48.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 33.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 15.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
173
Population
105
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$19,509
Per capita income
$139,600
Median home value
$636
Median monthly rent
58.6%
Home ownership
32.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
53
Housing units
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
7
13
5–9
14
10
10–14
11
2
20–24
2
8
25–34
9
11
35–44
11
13
45–54
13
4
55–59
4
6
60–64
6
5
65–74
6
4
75–84
4
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 61 | 35.3% |
| 18 and over | 112 | 64.7% |
| 65 and over | 23 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.4%
Two or more races
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 99.4% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.1% | 48.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 33.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 15.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
25.7%
$15k–$25k
10.0%
$25k–$35k
18.6%
$35k–$50k
2.9%
$50k–$75k
11.4%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 25.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 18.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.7%
$100k–$150k
24.4%
$150k–$200k
26.8%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,600 |
| Median rent / month | $636 |
| Owner occupied | 58.6% |
| Renter occupied | 41.4% |
| Vacant | 14.6% |
| Single-family detached | 52.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 45.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 11.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 62.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.4% |
| 3 or more | 5.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 28.6% |
| Fuel oil | 67.1% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 34 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 16 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 20 | 28.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 30 | 42.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 22.9% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.0% | 5.8% |
| Married | 58.3% | 61.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 17.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 15.0% | 7.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
34.3%
Some college, no degree
38.9%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
9.3%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 33 | 60.0% |
| High school | 4 | 7.3% |
| College / grad school | 14 | 25.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.9%
Construction
11.9%
Finance & real estate
11.9%
Transportation & utilities
10.4%
Agriculture & mining
7.5%
Wholesale trade
7.5%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
4.5%
Manufacturing
3.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.8% |
| Service | 22.4% |
| Sales & office | 4.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 22.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.7% |
| Government | 26.9% |
| Self-employed | 10.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.3% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 12.5% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 4.7% |
| Other means | 7.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
Poverty
All people
32.9%
Under 18 years
34.4%
18 and over
32.1%
Married-couple families
20.6%
Female-led households
38.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.4% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 27.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 12.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 47.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 29.2% |
| 65 and over | 39.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.5% |
| Public insurance | 57.2% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 160 | 92.5% |
| 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) | 173 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 173 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 173 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12 | 6.9% |
| French | 12 | 6.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3 | 1.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16659
What city is ZIP code 16659 in?
ZIP code 16659 is primarily assigned to Loysburg, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16659 in?
ZIP code 16659 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 16659 family-oriented?
35% of residents in ZIP code 16659 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16659?
33% of residents in ZIP code 16659 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 16659?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 16659 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 16659 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 16659 in?
ZIP code 16659 observes the EST timezone.