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Armstrong County
Nu Mine, PA
16244
16244 ZIP Code — Nu Mine, PA
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16244 is located in
Nu Mine ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Armstrong County .
It covers approximately 1.88 square miles and serves a population of
309 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 724/878 .
About ZIP code 16244
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,203. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 5% 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.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 16244 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
309
Population density
164 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
1.88 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.8016
Longitude
-79.2721
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
724/878
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.2%
44.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
45.6%
33.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
15.2%
18.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$53,203
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 66 21.4% 18 and over 243 78.6% 65 and over 74 23.9% Median age 47.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.2%
44.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
45.6%
33.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
15.2%
18.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
7.1%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 23.0% $25k–$35k 5.0% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 28.1% $75k–$100k 15.1% $100k–$150k 10.1% $200k+ 5.8% Median income $53,203
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 83.5% Renter occupied 16.5% Vacant 4.8% Single-family detached 89.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.0% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.02
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 5.5% 1980–1989 13.7% 1970–1979 16.4% 1960–1969 9.6% 1950–1959 5.5% 1940–1949 21.9% 1939 or earlier 27.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 36.3% 3 bedrooms 54.1% 4 bedrooms 9.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 43.9% 2 vehicles 40.3% 3 or more 11.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 38.1% Electricity 10.1% Propane / LP gas 5.8% Fuel oil 40.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 76 54.7% Cohabiting couple 22 15.8% Male householder, no spouse 19 13.7% Female householder, no spouse 22 15.8% Households with children under 18 53 38.1% Households with seniors (65+) 60 43.2% Average household size 2.22
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.0% 19.0% Married 58.3% 58.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.7% 6.6% Divorced 0.0% 15.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.5% Bachelor's or higher 4.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 27 69.2% High school 12 30.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
17.9%
Education & healthcare
11.4%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.3% Service 11.4% Sales & office 25.0% Natural resources & construction 34.3% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 94.3% Government 5.7% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.3% Carpool 5.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 10.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
15.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.9% Retirement income 44.6% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 11.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.3% High blood pressure 36.7% High cholesterol 33.8% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 33.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.1% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 28.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.6% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 11.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 57.3% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 19.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 58 23.9%
Disability % Any disability 12.9% Under 18 10.6% 18–64 years 11.2% 65 and over 18.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.1% Public insurance 47.2% No insurance 4.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 282 91.3% 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) 309 100.0% Born in same state 309 100.0% Born in different state 289 93.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 133 43% French 28 9.1%
Ancestry Count % English 8 2.6% Irish 5 1.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.0% Internet access 72.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16244
What city is ZIP code 16244 in?
ZIP code 16244 is primarily assigned to Nu Mine, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16244 in?
ZIP code 16244 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 16244?
5% 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 16244 have a large veteran population?
24% of civilians in ZIP code 16244 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 16244 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 16244 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 16244 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 16244 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 16244 in?
ZIP code 16244 observes the EST timezone.
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