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Blair County
Roaring Spring, PA
16673
16673 ZIP Code — Roaring Spring, PA
Blair County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16673 is located in
Roaring Spring ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Blair County .
It covers approximately 34.38 square miles and serves a population of
5,176 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16673
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 $151,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $71,622. 38% 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 29 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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 16673 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
5,176
Population density
151 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
013
Geography
Land area
34.38 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
40.3119
Longitude
-78.3988
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.8%
48.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
42.7%
31.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
13.7%
16.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.9%
3.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$71,622
Median household income
$151,200
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,024 19.8% 18 and over 4,152 80.2% 65 and over 931 18.0% Median age 43.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 4,974 95.5% Two or more races 149 2.9% Hispanic or Latino 33 0.6% Other race 24 0.5% Black or African American 23 0.4% Asian 6 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.8%
48.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
42.7%
31.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
13.7%
16.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.9%
3.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 2.7% $15k–$25k 9.3% $25k–$35k 8.3% $35k–$50k 13.2% $50k–$75k 17.0% $75k–$100k 17.7% $100k–$150k 20.1% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 4.5% Median income $71,622
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $151,200 Median rent / month $855 Owner occupied 78.8% Renter occupied 21.2% Vacant 12.0% Single-family detached 75.2% Large apartment buildings 4.1% Mobile homes 6.0% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 6.1% 2000–2009 8.3% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 9.0% 1970–1979 12.8% 1960–1969 4.5% 1950–1959 13.6% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 32.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.1% 1 bedroom 6.4% 2 bedrooms 32.1% 3 bedrooms 43.8% 4 bedrooms 15.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.8% 1 vehicle 30.5% 2 vehicles 35.9% 3 or more 27.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 12.2% Electricity 21.4% Propane / LP gas 3.8% Fuel oil 52.6% Wood 5.5% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,175 55.7% Cohabiting couple 55 2.6% Male householder, no spouse 286 13.6% Female householder, no spouse 594 28.2% Households with children under 18 576 27.3% Households with seniors (65+) 704 33.4% Average household size 2.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.5% 27.3% Married 59.7% 51.3% Separated 1.8% 3.9% Widowed 4.2% 10.0% Divorced 5.8% 7.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.3% Bachelor's or higher 19.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 27 2.8% Kindergarten 46 4.8% Elementary school 448 46.8% High school 258 26.9% College / grad school 179 18.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Professional & management
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Public administration
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.6% Service 14.7% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 12.0% Production & transportation 25.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.0% Government 6.9% Self-employed 5.5% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.7% Carpool 4.2% Public transit 0.4% Walk 1.9% Work from home 6.5% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 28.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
31.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.8% Retirement income 26.2% Supplemental Security 3.0% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 13.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.2% High blood pressure 34.2% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 10.7% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 18.5% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.3% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 14.9% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.1% Visited dentist 62.9% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 14.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 328 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 13.2% Under 18 7.3% 18–64 years 9.1% 65 and over 33.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.1% Public insurance 35.7% No insurance 7.5% Uninsured under 19 10.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,957 95.8% Spanish 63 1.3% Other Indo-European 20 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 37 0.7% Other languages 6 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,152 99.5% Born in same state 5,152 99.5% Born in different state 4,847 93.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 24 0.5% Not a US citizen 16 66.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 552 10.7% French 393 7.6% Arab 381 7.4% English 180 3.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 9 0.2% German 3 0.1% Irish 2 0% Norwegian 2 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.8% Internet access 88.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16673
What city is ZIP code 16673 in?
ZIP code 16673 is primarily assigned to Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16673 in?
ZIP code 16673 falls within Blair County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16673 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 16673 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16673?
The median home value in ZIP code 16673 is $151,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 16673?
ZIP code 16673 has an estimated population of 5,176 residents, with a density of 151 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 16673?
The median household income in ZIP code 16673 is $71,622, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 16673 in?
ZIP code 16673 observes the EST timezone.
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