16370 ZIP Code — West Hickory, PA

Forest County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16370 is located in West Hickory, Pennsylvania, within Forest County. It covers approximately 7.92 square miles and serves a population of 330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16370

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,900.

Median household income is $53,125. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 89% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 16370 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

330

population

7.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16370 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16370

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16370. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Hickory	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	330
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	7.92 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	41.5801
Longitude	-79.4216
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	59.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	9.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

330

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$53,125

Median household income

$12,461

Per capita income

$121,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

329

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	30.9%
18 and over	228	69.1%
65 and over	64	19.4%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67%

Black or African American 33%

Group	Count	%
White	221	67%
Black or African American	109	33%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	59.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	9.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 28.6%

$25k–$35k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 35.7%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	28.6%
$25k–$35k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	35.7%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
Median income	$53,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.6%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 27.4%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	74.5%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	25.2%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	29.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	37.7%
3 bedrooms	33.4%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	52.4%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.4%
Propane / LP gas	47.6%
Fuel oil	3.6%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	70.2%
Cohabiting couple	7	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	15	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	3	3.6%
Households with children under 18	3	3.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	42	50.0%
Average household size	3.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	10.4%
Married	54.7%	60.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.5%	24.0%
Divorced	0.9%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 53.1%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	98	96.1%
High school	4	3.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 26.9%

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Retail trade 23.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Public administration 5.8%

Construction 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.5%
Service	36.5%
Sales & office	50.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	28.8%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.7%
Carpool	31.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.4%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 30.3%

Married-couple families 27.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	89.3%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	14.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.5%
Under 18	48.0%
18–64 years	36.0%
65 and over	9.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	17.3%
Public insurance	80.3%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	330	100.0%
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)	330	100.0%
Born in same state	330	100.0%
Born in different state	276	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	59	17.9%
Italian	35	10.6%
Arab	17	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	7	2.1%
Irish	5	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.5%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16370

What city is ZIP code 16370 in?

ZIP code 16370 is primarily assigned to West Hickory, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16370 in?

ZIP code 16370 falls within Forest County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16370 have a large retiree population?

89% of households in ZIP code 16370 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 16370 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 16370 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16370?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16370?

21% of residents in ZIP code 16370 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 16370 in?

ZIP code 16370 observes the EST timezone.