City

Saxton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bedford County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,461Population
💰$59,769Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$140,600Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.0%
Asian0.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.1%)
HS Graduate816 (49.2%)
Some College148 (8.9%)
Associates195 (11.8%)
Bachelors124 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree357 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 49.2%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad49.2%
Some College8.9%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,769 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$140,600 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$641/mo
Total Housing Units1,350
Vacant Units273

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Saxton, PA

Saxton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Bedford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,461 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Saxton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,769 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Saxton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $641 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saxton is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saxton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16678 2,461 $59,769 $140,600 $641 4.4% 29.0% 78.9%