16250 ZIP Code — Sagamore, PA

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16250 is located in Sagamore, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. It covers approximately 4.48 square miles and serves a population of 268 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 16250

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 $47,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $55,568. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16250 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.

268

population

4.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16250 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16250

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sagamore	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	268
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	4.48 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7741
Longitude	-79.2374
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	61.4%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

268

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$55,568

Median household income

$21,409

Per capita income

$47,500

Median home value

$840

Median monthly rent

58.6%

Home ownership

22.8%

Poverty rate

16.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	89	33.2%
18 and over	179	66.8%
65 and over	31	11.6%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	261	97.4%
Two or more races	7	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 20.2%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 46.5%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	20.2%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	46.5%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
Median income	$55,568

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 58.6%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$47,500
Median rent / month	$840
Owner occupied	58.6%
Renter occupied	41.4%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	60.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	75.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	52.5%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	6.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.2%
Fuel oil	20.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	41	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	29.3%
Female householder, no spouse	29	29.3%
Households with children under 18	34	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	25.3%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	25.0%
Married	46.6%	59.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.9%
Divorced	33.0%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 60.3%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 43.0%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.8%

Retail trade 13.1%

Public administration 8.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	5.6%
Natural resources & construction	25.2%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.7%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 22.8%

Under 18 years 47.2%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	253	94.4%
Spanish	22	8.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	8.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	268	100.0%
Born in same state	268	100.0%
Born in different state	253	94.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	22%
English	29	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16250

What city is ZIP code 16250 in?

ZIP code 16250 is primarily assigned to Sagamore, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16250 in?

ZIP code 16250 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16250 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 16250 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16250?

23% of residents in ZIP code 16250 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16250?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 16250 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 16250 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 16250 in?

ZIP code 16250 observes the EST timezone.