16253 ZIP Code — Seminole, PA
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16253 is located in Seminole, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. It covers approximately 0.38 square miles and serves a population of 113 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.
113
population
0.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16253 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16253
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seminole | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 113 |
| Population density | 297 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9555 |
| Longitude | -79.3434 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 724 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 44.1% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 33.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 18.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
113
Population
297
People per sq mi
31.2
Median age
$84,583
Median household income
$40,192
Per capita income
$93,300
Median home value
$646
Median monthly rent
38.6%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
46
Housing units
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
4
4
5–9
4
1
15–19
2
6
20–24
8
13
25–34
16
4
35–44
4
1
45–54
2
6
55–59
8
4
60–64
5
6
65–74
8
1
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19 | 16.8% |
| 18 and over | 94 | 83.2% |
| 65 and over | 17 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 31.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 44.1% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 33.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 18.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 7.1% |
$15k–$25k
19.3%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
35.1%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 19.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 35.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| Median income | $84,583 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.6%
$50k–$100k
54.5%
$300k–$500k
31.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,300 |
| Median rent / month | $646 |
| Owner occupied | 38.6% |
| Renter occupied | 61.4% |
| Vacant | 29.6% |
| Single-family detached | 96.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 29.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 27.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.1% |
| 3 or more | 10.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24 | 42.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 13 | 22.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 5.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 17 | 29.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 21.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 20 | 35.1% |
| Average household size | 1.98 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.5% | 29.8% |
| Married | 62.5% | 40.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 24.6% |
| Divorced | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
68.8%
Some college, no degree
3.8%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 26.7% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 26.7% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 26.7% |
| High school | 3 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.8%
Manufacturing
24.2%
Transportation & utilities
10.6%
Public administration
10.6%
Retail trade
7.6%
Construction
6.1%
Wholesale trade
6.1%
Professional & management
4.5%
Other services
4.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.7% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 39.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.8% |
| Government | 10.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 54.5% |
| Carpool | 30.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.6% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 7.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 41.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.4% |
| Retirement income | 40.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| High blood pressure | 37.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 33.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.0% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.2% |
| Visited dentist | 58.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 20.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 2.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.9% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.0% |
| Public insurance | 30.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 105 | 92.9% |
| 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) | 113 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 113 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 108 | 95.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 19 | 16.8% |
| French | 9 | 8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9 | 8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.4% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16253
What city is ZIP code 16253 in?
ZIP code 16253 is primarily assigned to Seminole, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16253 in?
ZIP code 16253 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 16253 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 16253 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 16253?
14% 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 16253 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 16253 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16253?
The median home value in ZIP code 16253 is $93,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 16253 in?
ZIP code 16253 observes the EST timezone.