City

Oak Ridge, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Armstrong County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥262Population
💰$48,750Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$80,200Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊10.4%Unemployment▲ 112% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Asian: 3.4%Other: 0.8%Race
White95.8%
Asian3.4%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
25–44
14%
45–64
44%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment10.4% ▲ 112% above avg
HS Graduate118 (60.8%)
Some College22 (11.3%)
Associates10 (5.2%)
Bachelors24 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree20 (10.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 60.8%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 5.2%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
HS Grad60.8%
Some College11.3%
Associates5.2%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
70%
$150k–$200k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,750 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$80,200 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$597/mo
Total Housing Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
37%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
9%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
72%
About Oak Ridge, PA

Oak Ridge is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Armstrong County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 262 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Oak Ridge is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,750 is below the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Ridge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $597 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oak Ridge is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oak Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16245 262 $48,750 $80,200 $597 10.4% 22.7% 86.3%