City

Rural Valley, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Armstrong County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,757Population
💰$76,042Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$154,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
36%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.7%)
HS Graduate632 (49.3%)
Some College92 (7.2%)
Associates218 (17%)
Bachelors97 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree233 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 49.3%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad49.3%
Some College7.2%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,042 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$154,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,026/mo
Total Housing Units865
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Rural Valley, PA

Rural Valley is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Armstrong County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,757 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Rural Valley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,042 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rural Valley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,026 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rural Valley is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rural Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16249 1,757 $76,042 $154,900 $1,026 8.6% 25.8% 79.8%