ZIP Code 16601 is located in Altoona Pennsylvania. Portions of 16601 are also in Elberta and Juniata Gap and Wopsononock and Canan Station and Culp and East Altoona and Eldorado and Mill Run and Newburg (Blair County) and Pinecroft and Red Hill (Blair County) and Sickles Corner and Fostoria and Lakemont and Skelp and Tipton and Logan Township (Blair County) and Tyrone Township (Blair County) and Antis Township and Allegheny Township (Blair County). 16601 is entirely within Blair County. Regionally, 16601 is located in the Johnstown-Altoona Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Altoona |
| Primary County | Blair County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 33,169 |
| Area Code(s) | 582 / 814 |
| Current Time | EST |
16601 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 16601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 16601 is White. The current unemployment level in 16601 is 3.3%.
| Population | 33,169 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.69% |
| Population Density | 397 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,391 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,072 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $588,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 3.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.32% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.74% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,257 | 96.32% |
| Black | 598 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic | 322 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,438 | 88.38% |
| Black | 135 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 3.01% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,437 | 7.15% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,726 | 13.56% |
| High School Diploma | 9,604 | 47.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 192 | 0.96% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,400 | 6.97% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,165 | 10.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,643 | 8.18% |
| Masters Degree | 696 | 3.46% |
| Professional Degree | 147 | 0.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 86 | 0.43% |
| Coordinates | 40.54373169,-78.38034821 |
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| Cities/Towns in 16601 | Elberta, Juniata Gap, Wopsononock, Canan Station, Culp, East Altoona, Eldorado, Mill Run, Newburg (Blair County), Pinecroft, Red Hill (Blair County), Sickles Corner, Fostoria, Lakemont, Skelp, Tipton, Logan Township (Blair County), Tyrone Township (Blair County), Antis Township, Allegheny Township (Blair County) |
| Region | Johnstown-Altoona Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Altoona, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 84 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67d - Northern Dissected Ridges and Knobs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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