| ZIP Code | 16201 |
|---|---|
| City | Kittanning |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Armstrong County |
| Area Code | 412/724/878 |
| Elevation | 1,203 ft |
| Latitude | 40.812096 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.4725 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 12.0% ▲ 20% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 254 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,671 (47.2%) |
| Some College | 1,283 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 1,039 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,066 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,704 (22.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,949 ≈ Avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,600 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $821/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,010 |
| Vacant Units | 898 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,010 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 898 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 16201 is located in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, within Armstrong County. With a population of 16,734, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.5 years. Economically, 16201 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,949 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 16201 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $166,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $821 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 16201 is primarily White (93.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.0%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 16201 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 16201 in Kittanning, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,734 residents, a median household income of $70,949, and a median home value of $166,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.