16667 ZIP Code — Osterburg, PA

Bedford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16667 is located in Osterburg, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 18.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16667

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $47,188. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 16667 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,350

population

18.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16667 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16667

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16667. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Osterburg	Acceptable
Osterburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15539 Fishertown (4.4 mi) 15521 Alum Bank (5.3 mi) 16664 New Enterprise (5.3 mi) 16655 Imler (5.6 mi) 15554 New Paris (5.9 mi) 16625 Claysburg (8.1 mi) 16695 Woodbury (9.6 mi) 16637 East Freedom (10.6 mi) 15559 Schellsburg (10.9 mi) 16673 Roaring Spring (11.8 mi) 15963 Windber (12.8 mi) 16678 Saxton (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,350
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	18.05 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.1766
Longitude	-78.5360
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	63.3%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,350

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$47,188

Median household income

$26,982

Per capita income

$132,500

Median home value

$968

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

440

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	305	22.6%
18 and over	1,045	77.4%
65 and over	309	22.9%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Black or African American 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,289	93.7%
Black or African American	32	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.8%
Two or more races	25	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.3%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 25.6%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	25.6%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$47,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 44.4%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,500
Median rent / month	$968
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	66.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	31.6%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	10.2%
3 bedrooms	65.6%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	72.3%
Wood	7.6%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	329	64.3%
Cohabiting couple	50	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	49	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	84	16.4%
Households with children under 18	124	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	39.1%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	17.1%
Married	61.7%	56.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	11.5%
Divorced	12.9%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 51.3%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.4%
Kindergarten	6	2.1%
Elementary school	192	65.8%
High school	49	16.8%
College / grad school	41	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.1%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.0%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	64.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,295	95.9%
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)	1,346	99.7%
Born in same state	1,342	99.4%
Born in different state	1,195	88.5%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	189	14%
Arab	161	11.9%
French	34	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.6%
Polish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	79.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16667

What city is ZIP code 16667 in?

ZIP code 16667 is primarily assigned to Osterburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16667 in?

ZIP code 16667 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16667 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 16667 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16667?

The median home value in ZIP code 16667 is $132,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16667?

The median household income in ZIP code 16667 is $47,188, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 16667?

ZIP code 16667 has an estimated population of 1,350 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16667 in?

ZIP code 16667 observes the EST timezone.