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Armstrong County
Oak Ridge, PA
16245
16245 ZIP Code — Oak Ridge, PA
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16245 is located in
Oak Ridge ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Armstrong County .
It covers approximately 1.31 square miles and serves a population of
253 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 724 .
About ZIP code 16245
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 $69,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $46,406. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% 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 16245 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
253
Population density
193 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
1.31 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.0010
Longitude
-79.2954
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
724
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.7%
44.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
35.3%
33.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
18.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$46,406
Median household income
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 41 16.2% 18 and over 212 83.8% 65 and over 62 24.5% Median age 53.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 247 97.6% Asian 4 1.6% Two or more races 2 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.7%
44.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
35.3%
33.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
18.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
7.1%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 28.7% $25k–$35k 6.2% $35k–$50k 20.9% $50k–$75k 36.4% $75k–$100k 4.7% $100k–$150k 3.1% Median income $46,406
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $69,600 Median rent / month $595 Owner occupied 72.1% Renter occupied 27.9% Vacant 2.3% Single-family detached 80.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.7% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.14
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.8% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 8.3% 1980–1989 12.1% 1970–1979 7.6% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 18.2% 1940–1949 6.1% 1939 or earlier 43.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 43.9% 3 bedrooms 52.3% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 14.0% 1 vehicle 31.0% 2 vehicles 49.6% 3 or more 5.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 84.5% Electricity 15.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 70 54.3% Cohabiting couple 10 7.8% Male householder, no spouse 23 17.8% Female householder, no spouse 26 20.2% Households with children under 18 18 14.0% Households with seniors (65+) 45 34.9% Average household size 1.96
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 8.7% 13.8% Married 68.9% 61.5% Separated 3.9% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 5.5% Divorced 18.4% 19.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.8%
Some college, no degree
7.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.2% Bachelor's or higher 11.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 43.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 12 52.2% High school 1 4.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.0%
Public administration
5.6%
Professional & management
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.4% Service 7.5% Sales & office 3.7% Natural resources & construction 12.1% Production & transportation 40.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.2% Government 26.2% Self-employed 5.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.1% Carpool 2.9% Public transit 3.8% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.6% Other means 10.6% Avg commute (minutes) 21.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.8% Retirement income 17.1% Supplemental Security 7.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 27.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.7% High blood pressure 33.4% High cholesterol 31.8% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.5% Binge drinking 18.8% No physical activity 27.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.2% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 12.3% No health insurance 12.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 57.9% Cholesterol screening 87.4% Teeth loss 19.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 7 3.3%
Disability % Any disability 20.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.0% 65 and over 56.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.5% Public insurance 39.9% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 235 92.9% Spanish 4 1.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 4 1.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 249 98.4% Born in same state 249 98.4% Born in different state 223 88.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 1.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 23 9.1% English 17 6.7%
Ancestry Count % French 14 5.5% Italian 9 3.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.0% Internet access 93.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16245
What city is ZIP code 16245 in?
ZIP code 16245 is primarily assigned to Oak Ridge, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16245 in?
ZIP code 16245 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16245 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 16245 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 16245?
12% 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 16245?
The median home value in ZIP code 16245 is $69,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 16245?
The median household income in ZIP code 16245 is $46,406, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 16245 in?
ZIP code 16245 observes the EST timezone.
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