16669 ZIP Code — Petersburg, PA

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16669 is located in Petersburg, Pennsylvania, within Huntingdon County. It covers approximately 104.87 square miles and serves a population of 2,185 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16669

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 $184,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,458. 41% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16669 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,185

population

104.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16669 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16669

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16669. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Petersburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16683 Spruce Creek (5.7 mi) 16652 Huntingdon (5.9 mi) 16865 Pennsylvania Furnace (6.3 mi) 17002 Allensville (9.7 mi) 16877 Warriors Mark (9.9 mi) 16611 Alexandria (10.2 mi) 16654 Huntingdon (10.8 mi) 16801 State College (11.9 mi) 16803 State College (11.9 mi) 17004 Belleville (12.5 mi) 16802 University Park (12.8 mi) 16870 Port Matilda (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,185
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	104.87 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	40.6391
Longitude	-77.9603
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	44.0%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,185

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$71,458

Median household income

$30,977

Per capita income

$184,300

Median home value

$769

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

1,070

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

124

35–44

125

173

45–54

174

55–59

60–64

142

65–74

142

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	532	24.3%
18 and over	1,653	75.7%
65 and over	470	21.5%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,018	88.4%
Two or more races	146	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	97	4.3%
Other race	13	0.6%
Asian	4	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$71,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,300
Median rent / month	$769
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	28.4%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	40.1%
Wood	23.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	479	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	63	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	140	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	173	20.2%
Households with children under 18	276	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	346	40.5%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	20.4%
Married	57.8%	58.3%
Separated	0.6%	1.3%
Widowed	5.5%	10.9%
Divorced	8.9%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	8.2%
Kindergarten	26	4.8%
Elementary school	275	51.1%
High school	125	23.2%
College / grad school	68	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Retail trade 9.7%

Construction 9.4%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Professional & management 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Public administration 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 35.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,076	95.0%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,168	99.2%
Born in same state	2,166	99.1%
Born in different state	1,900	87.0%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.8%
Not a US citizen	14	82.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	375	17.2%
French	158	7.2%
Arab	86	3.9%
English	45	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	16	0.7%
Polish	8	0.4%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16669

What city is ZIP code 16669 in?

ZIP code 16669 is primarily assigned to Petersburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16669 in?

ZIP code 16669 falls within Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16669 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 16669 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16669 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 16669 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16669?

The median home value in ZIP code 16669 is $184,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 16669?

ZIP code 16669 has an estimated population of 2,185 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16669 in?

ZIP code 16669 observes the EST timezone.