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Bedford County
Six Mile Run, PA
16679
16679 ZIP Code — Six Mile Run, PA
Bedford County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16679 is located in
Six Mile Run ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Bedford County .
It covers approximately 22.68 square miles and serves a population of
625 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16679
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 $74,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $43,073. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 16679 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
625
Population density
28 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
22.68 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
40.1608
Longitude
-78.1937
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.8%
48.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
22.1%
33.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
9.1%
15.7%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$43,073
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 96 15.4% 18 and over 529 84.6% 65 and over 240 38.4% Median age 58.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 613 98.1% Two or more races 12 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.8%
48.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
22.1%
33.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
9.1%
15.7%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 0.8% $15k–$25k 12.0% $25k–$35k 24.1% $35k–$50k 25.7% $50k–$75k 12.9% $75k–$100k 11.6% $100k–$150k 6.8% $150k–$200k 1.2% $200k+ 1.2% Median income $43,073
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $74,600 Median rent / month $925 Owner occupied 85.9% Renter occupied 14.1% Vacant 21.0% Single-family detached 78.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 21.6% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 1.0% 1990–1999 10.2% 1980–1989 4.1% 1970–1979 17.1% 1960–1969 3.2% 1950–1959 4.4% 1940–1949 10.5% 1939 or earlier 46.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.1% 1 bedroom 1.0% 2 bedrooms 27.6% 3 bedrooms 44.8% 4 bedrooms 18.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.6% 1 vehicle 40.6% 2 vehicles 32.9% 3 or more 22.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.6% Electricity 4.4% Propane / LP gas 0.4% Fuel oil 75.1% Wood 13.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 176 70.7% Cohabiting couple 12 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 24 9.6% Female householder, no spouse 37 14.9% Households with children under 18 57 22.9% Households with seniors (65+) 156 62.7% Average household size 2.51
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.1% 12.4% Married 68.8% 72.6% Separated 4.8% 1.9% Widowed 2.6% 8.9% Divorced 8.8% 4.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.5%
Some college, no degree
7.0%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.6% Bachelor's or higher 2.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 2.9% Kindergarten 12 17.6% Elementary school 44 64.7% High school 2 2.9% College / grad school 8 11.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
24.2%
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Public administration
7.1%
Professional & management
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.0% Service 11.0% Sales & office 9.9% Natural resources & construction 20.9% Production & transportation 41.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.8% Government 9.9% Self-employed 1.1% Unpaid family workers 2.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.9% Carpool 3.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.2% Work from home 1.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 35.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 68.3% Retirement income 36.5% Supplemental Security 5.6% Cash public assistance 5.2% Food stamps / SNAP 22.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.0% High blood pressure 38.8% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 13.7% Heart disease 9.5% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 34.5% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 11.6% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.2% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 31.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.3% Depression 23.5% Fair or poor health 20.7% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 14.8% No health insurance 12.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.1% Visited dentist 56.2% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 22.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 66 12.5%
Disability % Any disability 21.3% Under 18 1.0% 18–64 years 14.2% 65 and over 37.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.0% Public insurance 65.9% No insurance 1.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 589 94.2% 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) 625 100.0% Born in same state 625 100.0% Born in different state 541 86.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 58 9.3% Arab 43 6.9% Italian 24 3.8%
Ancestry Count % German 16 2.6% English 11 1.8% Polish 8 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.8% Internet access 73.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16679
What city is ZIP code 16679 in?
ZIP code 16679 is primarily assigned to Six Mile Run, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16679 in?
ZIP code 16679 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16679 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 16679 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 16679 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 16679 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 16679?
3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 16679 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 16679 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 16679 in?
ZIP code 16679 observes the EST timezone.
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