ZIP Code 16679, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code 16679 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 16679 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 656. The land area covers 22.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 656 | ±130 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 53.5 yrs | ±10.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 253 | ±48 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 335 | ±60 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 253 | ±48 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 82 | ±36 |
| Median Home Value | $90,400 | ±$21,884 |
| Median Gross Rent | $833 | ±$43 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,893 | ±$6,609 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,047 | ±$4,788 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 18 | ±16 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 240 | ±62 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.1% | ±4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 47,643 (2024)
ID: 133447
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
200 S JULIANA ST, BEDFORD PA 15522-1713
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Martinsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Claysburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Claysburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Claysburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Everett, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Waterfall, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Waterfall, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona
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College Vocational | 24.3 mi away | 415 D Orchard Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16601-2419 |
8149444494
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SAXTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 315 FRONT ST, SAXTON, PA, 16678 |
(814) 635-3533
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HUSTONTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 313 EAST PITT STREET, SUITE B, HUSTONTOWN, PA, 17229 |
(717) 987-3606
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MARTINSBURG COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 201 SOUTH WALNUT ST, MARTINSBURG, PA, 16662 |
(814) 793-3335
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EVERETT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 137 EAST MAIN ST, EVERETT, PA, 15537 |
(814) 652-5922
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ROARING SPRING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 320 EAST MAIN ST, ROARING SPRING, PA, 16673 |
(814) 224-2994
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CLAYSBURG AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 957 BEDFORD ST, CLAYSBURG, PA, 16625 |
(814) 239-2782
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FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 227 NORTH FIRST ST, MCCONNELLSBURG, PA, 17233 |
(717) 485-5327
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BEDFORD COUNTY FEDERATED LIBRARY SYSTEM - ADMIN UNIT
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 240 SOUTH WOOD STREET, BEDFORD, PA, 15522 |
(814) 623-5010
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WILLIAMSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 511 WEST 2ND ST, WILLIAMSBURG, PA, 16693 |
(814) 832-3367
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ALTOONA BLAIR CO AP, PA US, located 11.8 miles from ZCTA5 16679. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.5° | 21.3° | 28.4° | 2.23" | — |
| February | 38.6° | 22.7° | 30.7° | 1.95" | — |
| March | 47.7° | 29.8° | 38.7° | 3.01" | — |
| April | 61.0° | 39.8° | 50.4° | 3.28" | — |
| May | 70.9° | 49.7° | 60.3° | 3.72" | — |
| June | 78.6° | 58.4° | 68.5° | 3.42" | — |
| July | 82.9° | 61.8° | 72.4° | 3.48" | — |
| August | 81.1° | 60.0° | 70.6° | 3.26" | — |
| September | 74.2° | 53.2° | 63.7° | 3.96" | — |
| October | 62.7° | 43.2° | 53.0° | 2.92" | — |
| November | 50.5° | 34.1° | 42.3° | 2.85" | — |
| December | 39.9° | 26.2° | 33.1° | 2.57" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaldale borough | Borough | 1.4 mi | — |
| Defiance CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Wood CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Riddlesburg CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Dudley borough | Borough | 3.6 mi | — |
| Coalmont borough | Borough | 3.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 16679. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.