16246 ZIP Code — Plumville, PA

Indiana County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16246 is located in Plumville, Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. It covers approximately 0.34 square miles and serves a population of 184 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

184

population

0.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16246 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16246

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16246. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plumville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	184
Population density	541 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	0.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7922
Longitude	-79.1803
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

184

Population

541

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$43,125

Median household income

$20,118

Per capita income

$92,900

Median home value

$1,056

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	31.0%
18 and over	127	69.0%
65 and over	44	23.9%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	184	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.2%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 23.4%

$35k–$50k 21.9%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	23.4%
$35k–$50k	21.9%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	25.0%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$43,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 43.8%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,900
Median rent / month	$1,056
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	1.2%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	55.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	59.4%
3 or more	9.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	14	21.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1	1.6%
Female householder, no spouse	10	15.6%
Households with children under 18	21	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	40.6%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.8%	25.0%
Married	70.2%	56.9%
Separated	1.8%	4.2%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	19.3%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	5.2%
Elementary school	41	70.7%
High school	3	5.2%
College / grad school	11	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.6%

Transportation & utilities 15.1%

Retail trade 11.0%

Other services 11.0%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Construction 5.5%

Professional & management 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.8%
Government	2.7%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.6%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 40.4%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.1%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.5%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	26.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.6%
Public insurance	66.8%
No insurance	18.5%
Uninsured under 19	15.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	174	94.6%
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)	184	100.0%
Born in same state	184	100.0%
Born in different state	173	94.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	9.8%
Arab	12	6.5%
French	5	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	3	1.6%
English	2	1.1%
Norwegian	2	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16246

What city is ZIP code 16246 in?

ZIP code 16246 is primarily assigned to Plumville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16246 in?

ZIP code 16246 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16246 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 16246 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 16246 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 16246 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16246?

22% of residents in ZIP code 16246 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16246?

The median home value in ZIP code 16246 is $92,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 16246 in?

ZIP code 16246 observes the EST timezone.