16344 ZIP Code — Rouseville, PA

Venango County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16344 is located in Rouseville, Pennsylvania, within Venango County. It covers approximately 0.84 square miles and serves a population of 521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16344

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 $50,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $52,917. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 16344 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

521

population

0.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rouseville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	521
Population density	620 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	0.84 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.4709
Longitude	-79.6842
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	54.6%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

521

Population

620

People per sq mi

32.0

Median age

$52,917

Median household income

$20,659

Per capita income

$50,700

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

53.6%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

153

Housing units

7.8%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	150	28.8%
18 and over	371	71.2%
65 and over	65	12.5%
Median age	32.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	512	98.3%
Two or more races	9	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 16.7%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 28.1%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	16.7%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	28.1%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
Median income	$52,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.5%

$50k–$100k 35.0%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$50,700
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	53.6%
Renter occupied	46.4%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	1.2%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	23.1%
1939 or earlier	46.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	47.4%
3 or more	11.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	90.1%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	95	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	23	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	41	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	33	17.2%
Households with children under 18	82	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	26.0%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	27.3%
Married	52.4%	53.1%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	5.2%	9.6%
Divorced	11.5%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 52.8%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	7.3%
Kindergarten	10	9.2%
Elementary school	56	51.4%
High school	32	29.4%
College / grad school	3	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.4%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Other services 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 4.9%

Professional & management 3.1%

Public administration 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.7%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	28.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	16.6%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 10.5%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	15.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	472	90.6%
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)	521	100.0%
Born in same state	520	99.8%
Born in different state	459	88.1%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	62	11.9%
Arab	28	5.4%
French	25	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	1.2%
Irish	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16344

What city is ZIP code 16344 in?

ZIP code 16344 is primarily assigned to Rouseville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16344 in?

ZIP code 16344 falls within Venango County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16344?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16344?

22% of residents in ZIP code 16344 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16344 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 16344 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16344?

The median home value in ZIP code 16344 is $50,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 16344 in?

ZIP code 16344 observes the EST timezone.