City

Cowansville, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Armstrong County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,138Population
💰$72,232Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$181,800Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 4%Other: 2.7%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic1.3%
Black4.0%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate363 (50.6%)
Some College75 (10.5%)
Associates65 (9.1%)
Bachelors47 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree164 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 50.6%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad50.6%
Some College10.5%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,232 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$181,800 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$445/mo
Total Housing Units527
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Cowansville, PA

Cowansville is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Armstrong County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,138 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Cowansville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,232 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cowansville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $445 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cowansville is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.83%).

Cowansville, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Cowansville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16218 1,138 $72,232 $181,800 $445 6.9% 29.4% 87.2%