16256 ZIP Code — Smicksburg, PA

Indiana County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16256 is located in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. It covers approximately 38.49 square miles and serves a population of 2,030 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16256

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 $147,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,346) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

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 (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 49% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 16256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

2,030

population

38.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smicksburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15744 Hamilton (4.9 mi) 16222 Dayton (6.2 mi) 15747 Home (7.1 mi) 15778 Timblin (8.4 mi) 15771 Rochester Mills (8.4 mi) 15759 Marion Center (9 mi) 16249 Rural Valley (9.9 mi) 15732 Creekside (10.4 mi) 15767 Punxsutawney (10.5 mi) 15772 Rossiter (11.6 mi) 16240 Mayport (13.5 mi) 15742 Glen Campbell (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,030
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	38.49 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	40.8598
Longitude	-79.1387
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	55.1%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,030

Population

People per sq mi

19.3

Median age

$56,346

Median household income

$19,231

Per capita income

$147,700

Median home value

$872

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

23.2%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

503

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

111

137

5–9

126

152

10–14

141

153

15–19

142

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	942	46.4%
18 and over	1,088	53.6%
65 and over	193	9.5%
Median age	19.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,014	98.7%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.5%
Other race	10	0.5%
Two or more races	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$56,346

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,700
Median rent / month	$872
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	4.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	24.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	31.8%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	24.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	47.1%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	18.4%
3 or more	15.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.2%
Electricity	4.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	21.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	335	80.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	24	5.8%
Female householder, no spouse	49	11.8%
Households with children under 18	214	51.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	29.2%
Average household size	4.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	35.7%
Married	58.8%	58.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	3.0%	3.5%
Divorced	2.1%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 28.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	3.7%
Kindergarten	32	5.4%
Elementary school	446	75.9%
High school	77	13.1%
College / grad school	11	1.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.1%

Manufacturing 18.6%

Construction 11.4%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Retail trade 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	33.3%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	12.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	38.0%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.5%
Work from home	28.3%
Other means	11.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 23.2%

Under 18 years 29.3%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 22.4%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.0%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	81.8%
Teeth loss	26.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.8%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	49.2%
Uninsured under 19	53.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,799	88.6%
Spanish	357	19.8%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	355	19.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,026	99.8%
Born in same state	2,024	99.7%
Born in different state	1,921	94.6%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	5.6%
Arab	65	3.2%
French	34	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1.2%
Irish	14	0.7%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.4%
Internet access	45.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16256

What city is ZIP code 16256 in?

ZIP code 16256 is primarily assigned to Smicksburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16256 in?

ZIP code 16256 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16256 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 16256 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 16256 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 16256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16256?

23% of residents in ZIP code 16256 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16256?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 16256 in?

ZIP code 16256 observes the EST timezone.