16259 ZIP Code — Templeton, PA

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16259 is located in Templeton, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. It covers approximately 45.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,068 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16259

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 $133,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,500. 39% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16259 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,068

population

45.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16259 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16259

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16259. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Templeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16210 Adrian (4.6 mi) 16218 Cowansville (6.2 mi) 16248 Rimersburg (7 mi) 16242 New Bethlehem (8.2 mi) 16028 East Brady (9.4 mi) 16201 Kittanning (9.4 mi) 16224 Fairmount City (11.9 mi) 16222 Dayton (12.1 mi) 16262 Worthington (12.5 mi) 16255 Sligo (12.8 mi) 15778 Timblin (14 mi) 16240 Mayport (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,068
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	45.04 sq mi
Water area	1.37 sq mi
Latitude	40.9493
Longitude	-79.4568
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	52.8%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,068

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$53,500

Median household income

$28,790

Per capita income

$133,000

Median home value

$632

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

949

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

104

25–34

105

134

35–44

135

128

45–54

128

55–59

60–64

125

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	375	18.1%
18 and over	1,693	81.9%
65 and over	420	20.3%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,030	96.9%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.2%
Other race	25	1.2%
Two or more races	13	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$53,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,000
Median rent / month	$632
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	33.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.7%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	9.4%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	470	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	56	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	166	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	198	22.2%
Households with children under 18	235	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	303	34.0%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	22.0%
Married	55.8%	54.1%
Separated	2.7%	3.0%
Widowed	4.2%	13.9%
Divorced	13.0%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 58.7%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.5%
Kindergarten	2	0.5%
Elementary school	188	51.1%
High school	113	30.7%
College / grad school	52	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Construction 11.2%

Retail trade 10.3%

Other services 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Professional & management 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 17.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,985	96.0%
Spanish	12	0.6%
Other Indo-European	9	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,063	99.8%
Born in same state	2,042	98.7%
Born in different state	1,873	90.6%
Foreign born	21	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	299	14.5%
French	154	7.4%
Arab	106	5.1%
English	53	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	0.6%
Dutch	4	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16259

What city is ZIP code 16259 in?

ZIP code 16259 is primarily assigned to Templeton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16259 in?

ZIP code 16259 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16259?

7% 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 16259 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 16259 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16259 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 16259 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16259?

The median home value in ZIP code 16259 is $133,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16259 in?

ZIP code 16259 observes the EST timezone.