16262 ZIP Code — Worthington, PA

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16262 is located in Worthington, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. It covers approximately 33.84 square miles and serves a population of 2,802 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16262

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 $182,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,962. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16262 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,802

population

33.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16262 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16262

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16262. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Worthington	Acceptable
Worthington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16034 Fenelton (4.9 mi) 16023 Cabot (6.6 mi) 16218 Cowansville (7.1 mi) 16210 Adrian (8 mi) 16201 Kittanning (8 mi) 16055 Sarver (8.4 mi) 16025 Chicora (8.5 mi) 16028 East Brady (8.8 mi) 16229 Freeport (9.2 mi) 16002 Butler (11 mi) 16226 Ford City (11.8 mi) 16041 Karns City (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,802
Population density	83 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	33.84 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8407
Longitude	-79.6491
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	46.4%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,802

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$70,962

Median household income

$39,718

Per capita income

$182,100

Median home value

$1,188

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,157

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

107

202

35–44

204

181

45–54

183

55–59

184

60–64

186

188

65–74

189

114

75–84

114

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	437	15.6%
18 and over	2,365	84.4%
65 and over	706	25.2%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,773	98.7%
Two or more races	14	0.5%
Black or African American	10	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.2%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	44.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	33.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$70,962

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 18.7%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,100
Median rent / month	$1,188
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.2%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	1.3%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	728	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	92	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	189	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	241	19.3%
Households with children under 18	253	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	411	32.9%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	17.2%
Married	64.6%	57.1%
Separated	1.0%	0.3%
Widowed	5.1%	15.4%
Divorced	11.6%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 10.8%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	5.2%
Kindergarten	22	4.8%
Elementary school	251	54.8%
High school	75	16.4%
College / grad school	86	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Other services 12.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Professional & management 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Construction 3.9%

Information 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 2.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	36.3%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	195	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,718	97.0%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,796	99.8%
Born in same state	2,788	99.5%
Born in different state	2,620	93.5%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	4	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	402	14.3%
French	391	14%
Irish	86	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	51	1.8%
English	45	1.6%
Norwegian	20	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16262

What city is ZIP code 16262 in?

ZIP code 16262 is primarily assigned to Worthington, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16262 in?

ZIP code 16262 falls within Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16262 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 16262 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 16262 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 16262 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16262 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 16262 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16262?

The median home value in ZIP code 16262 is $182,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 16262 in?

ZIP code 16262 observes the EST timezone.