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Cambria County
Patton, PA
16668
16668 ZIP Code — Patton, PA
Cambria County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16668 is located in
Patton ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Cambria County .
It covers approximately 53.05 square miles and serves a population of
3,564 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16668
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 $97,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $61,750. 43% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 16668 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,564
Population density
67 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
53.05 sq mi
Water area
2.38 sq mi
Latitude
40.6349
Longitude
-78.6208
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.2%
51.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
43.2%
30.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$61,750
Median household income
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 758 21.3% 18 and over 2,806 78.7% 65 and over 707 19.8% Median age 43.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 3,466 96.3% Two or more races 84 2.3% Hispanic or Latino 37 1% Black or African American 13 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.2%
51.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
43.2%
30.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
14.1%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 6.6% $15k–$25k 8.2% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 12.6% $50k–$75k 21.1% $75k–$100k 14.1% $100k–$150k 16.4% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 2.2% Median income $61,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $97,700 Median rent / month $486 Owner occupied 80.7% Renter occupied 19.3% Vacant 11.5% Single-family detached 81.5% Large apartment buildings 3.7% Mobile homes 4.4% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.65
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 2.3% 1990–1999 4.2% 1980–1989 9.9% 1970–1979 16.2% 1960–1969 3.6% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 8.8% 1939 or earlier 42.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 7.7% 2 bedrooms 20.3% 3 bedrooms 55.1% 4 bedrooms 13.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.4% 1 vehicle 28.2% 2 vehicles 39.2% 3 or more 24.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.5% Electricity 19.1% Propane / LP gas 2.0% Fuel oil 60.6% Wood 4.0% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 712 49.9% Cohabiting couple 121 8.5% Male householder, no spouse 250 17.5% Female householder, no spouse 345 24.2% Households with children under 18 381 26.7% Households with seniors (65+) 516 36.1% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.1% 24.3% Married 52.2% 50.3% Separated 0.1% 3.0% Widowed 5.0% 10.4% Divorced 9.5% 12.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.0% Bachelor's or higher 18.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 22 3.9% Kindergarten 44 7.8% Elementary school 237 42.1% High school 151 26.8% College / grad school 109 19.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Public administration
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Professional & management
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.6% Service 21.1% Sales & office 21.4% Natural resources & construction 17.7% Production & transportation 11.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.2% Government 16.2% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.0% Carpool 9.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.2% Work from home 3.5% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 32.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
18.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.9% Retirement income 31.9% Supplemental Security 7.9% Cash public assistance 5.1% Food stamps / SNAP 16.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.5% High blood pressure 35.2% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 31.4% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 25.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.9% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 15.9% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 63.3% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 15.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 223 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 16.4% Under 18 6.5% 18–64 years 12.4% 65 and over 38.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.0% Public insurance 44.0% No insurance 3.9% Uninsured under 19 3.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,336 93.6% Spanish 9 0.3% Other Indo-European 9 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,557 99.8% Born in same state 3,552 99.7% Born in different state 3,238 90.9% Foreign born 5 0.1% Naturalized citizen 7 0.2% Not a US citizen 4 57.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 598 16.8% Arab 228 6.4% French 192 5.4% Irish 44 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 42 1.2% English 38 1.1% German 7 0.2% Polish 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.1% Internet access 89.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16668
What city is ZIP code 16668 in?
ZIP code 16668 is primarily assigned to Patton, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16668 in?
ZIP code 16668 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16668 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 16668 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 16668 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 16668 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16668?
The median home value in ZIP code 16668 is $97,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 16668?
ZIP code 16668 has an estimated population of 3,564 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 16668 in?
ZIP code 16668 observes the EST timezone.
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