16236 ZIP Code — Mc Grann, PA

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16236 is located in Mc Grann, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. It covers approximately 0.07 square miles and serves a population of 221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412/878.

About ZIP code 16236

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 $82,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 6% 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. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 16236 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

221

population

0.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16236 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16236

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City	Status
Mc Grann	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	221
Population density	3,157 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	0.07 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7854
Longitude	-79.5213
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/412/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.8%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

221

Population

3,157

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

Median household income

$16,791

Per capita income

$82,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

41.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	20.4%
18 and over	176	79.6%
65 and over	77	34.8%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	214	96.8%
Two or more races	7	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.8%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.9%

$15k–$25k 50.5%

$75k–$100k 36.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$15k–$25k	50.5%
$75k–$100k	36.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.7%

$50k–$100k 37.8%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 21.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	87.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	67.7%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	73.1%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.8%
Propane / LP gas	17.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	25	26.9%
Cohabiting couple	14	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	16	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	38	40.9%
Households with children under 18	23	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	52.7%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	19.8%
Married	55.7%	25.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	31.1%
Divorced	22.9%	23.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 68.2%

Some college, no degree 7.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	50.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	13	50.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.1%

Retail trade 22.4%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	46.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	24.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 41.6%

Under 18 years 48.9%

18 and over 39.8%

Married-couple families 56.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	18.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	56.6%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	211	95.5%
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)	221	100.0%
Born in same state	221	100.0%
Born in different state	221	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	6.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16236

What city is ZIP code 16236 in?

ZIP code 16236 is primarily assigned to Mc Grann, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16236 in?

ZIP code 16236 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16236?

42% of residents in ZIP code 16236 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16236 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 16236 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16236?

6% 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 16236?

The median home value in ZIP code 16236 is $82,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 16236 in?

ZIP code 16236 observes the EST timezone.