What to know about ZIP 16873
ZIP code 16873 covers ZIP 16873 with a population of about 3,018.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 40.3 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the JOHNSTOWN - ALTOONA media market.
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ZIP Code 16873 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,018
Density
N/A
Median income
$50,690
-33% vs US avg
Home value
$90,800
-74% vs US avg
Median rent
$542
-53% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 16873
Income and economy in ZIP 16873
Median household income in ZIP 16873 is about $50,690 — about 33% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.6%; unemployment rate near 5.6%; 12.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 21.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Manufacturing; about 7.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.8 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 16873
Median home value is about $90,800 — about 74% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $542 (about 53% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 41.6% (about 23.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 16873, a household would need roughly $25,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $583. That sits below the local median household income ($50,690), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.