City

Parker, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Armstrong County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,897Population
💰$63,295Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$131,100Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,084 (55.9%)
Some College232 (12%)
Associates200 (10.3%)
Bachelors207 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree207 (10.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 55.9%Some College: 12%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 10.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad55.9%
Some College12.0%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate10.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,295 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$131,100 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units1,544
Vacant Units360

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Parker, PA

Parker is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Armstrong County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,897 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Parker is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,295 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Parker is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $747 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parker is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Parker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16049 2,897 $63,295 $131,100 $747 6.6% 21.3% 81.8%