16678 ZIP Code — Saxton, PA

Bedford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16678 is located in Saxton, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 48.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,429 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16678

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 $128,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,214. 49% 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 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16678 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,429

population

48.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16678 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16678

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16678. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saxton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16695 Woodbury (3.6 mi) 16662 Martinsburg (3.8 mi) 16679 Six Mile Run (6.5 mi) 16650 Hopewell (7.5 mi) 16664 New Enterprise (7.9 mi) 16621 Broad Top (8.6 mi) 16673 Roaring Spring (8.6 mi) 16674 Robertsdale (10.5 mi) 16657 James Creek (10.7 mi) 16637 East Freedom (10.8 mi) 16691 Wells Tannery (11.3 mi) 16667 Osterburg (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,429
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	48.44 sq mi
Water area	1.31 sq mi
Latitude	40.2175
Longitude	-78.2916
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,429

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$58,214

Median household income

$29,534

Per capita income

$128,700

Median home value

$599

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,111

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

102

153

35–44

144

104

45–54

55–59

101

60–64

204

65–74

191

107

75–84

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	442	18.2%
18 and over	1,987	81.8%
65 and over	668	27.5%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,350	96.4%
Two or more races	43	1.8%
Black or African American	23	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.4%
Asian	9	0.4%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$58,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,700
Median rent / month	$599
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	29.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	23.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	58.8%
Wood	10.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	528	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	82	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	179	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	245	23.7%
Households with children under 18	220	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	461	44.6%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	22.8%
Married	53.4%	53.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	4.4%	10.6%
Divorced	10.6%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 50.3%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	8.3%
Kindergarten	19	4.8%
Elementary school	206	52.0%
High school	91	23.0%
College / grad school	47	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Retail trade 17.6%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Construction 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Public administration 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Professional & management 4.2%

Other services 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.6

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 31.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	12.0%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,306	94.9%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,402	98.9%
Born in same state	2,399	98.8%
Born in different state	2,212	91.1%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.1%
Not a US citizen	9	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	326	13.4%
French	276	11.4%
Arab	177	7.3%
Irish	67	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	1.2%
Polish	12	0.5%
German	2	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16678

What city is ZIP code 16678 in?

ZIP code 16678 is primarily assigned to Saxton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16678 in?

ZIP code 16678 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16678 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 16678 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 16678 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 16678 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 16678 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 16678 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16678?

The median home value in ZIP code 16678 is $128,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 16678 in?

ZIP code 16678 observes the EST timezone.