16249 ZIP Code — Rural Valley, PA

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16249 is located in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. It covers approximately 25.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 16249

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 $148,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,417. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16249 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,931

population

25.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16249 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16249

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rural Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15732 Creekside (5.1 mi) 16222 Dayton (6.2 mi) 15747 Home (8.1 mi) 15774 Shelocta (8.7 mi) 16256 Smicksburg (9.9 mi) 16201 Kittanning (11.2 mi) 16226 Ford City (11.6 mi) 15705 Indiana (13 mi) 15686 Spring Church (13.1 mi) 15701 Indiana (13.2 mi) 16210 Adrian (14.7 mi) 15744 Hamilton (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,931
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	25.93 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	40.7752
Longitude	-79.2921
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	39.2%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,931

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$80,417

Median household income

$33,929

Per capita income

$148,600

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

771

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

145

45–54

133

55–59

132

60–64

121

113

65–74

105

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	383	19.8%
18 and over	1,548	80.2%
65 and over	399	20.7%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,900	97.1%
Two or more races	31	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	27.5%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$80,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,600
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.6%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	8.4%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	467	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	77	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	88	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	120	16.0%
Households with children under 18	243	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	265	35.2%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	23.4%
Married	58.7%	58.1%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%
Widowed	4.9%	8.0%
Divorced	6.8%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 48.7%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.7%
Kindergarten	11	2.7%
Elementary school	169	41.6%
High school	114	28.1%
College / grad school	97	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Construction 12.0%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Retail trade 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Professional & management 7.9%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Public administration 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Other services 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Information 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.1

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,831	94.8%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,931	100.0%
Born in same state	1,930	99.9%
Born in different state	1,782	92.3%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	238	12.3%
Italian	216	11.2%
Arab	60	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	2.1%
Irish	22	1.1%
Polish	12	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16249

What city is ZIP code 16249 in?

ZIP code 16249 is primarily assigned to Rural Valley, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16249 in?

ZIP code 16249 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16249 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 16249 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16249 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 16249 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16249?

The median home value in ZIP code 16249 is $148,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 16249?

ZIP code 16249 has an estimated population of 1,931 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16249 in?

ZIP code 16249 observes the EST timezone.