Zip code 16244: Nu Mine, Pennsylvania
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 16244
16244 is a small-town zip code in Nu Mine, Pennsylvania (Armstrong County), covering 1.9 sq mi of land. About 342 people live here, or 182 per square mile. The median resident is 35.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $47,614 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $983 a month.
5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.9 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and sales.
How 16244 compares
Only about 342 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Veterans22.2%99thU.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%18th of 1,707 in PA
- Poverty rate26.3%93rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%109th of 1,699 in PA
- 92ndU.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%381st of 1,707 in PA
- 88thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474109th of 1,697 in PA
- Average commute32.9 min86thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min240th of 1,596 in PA
- 83rdWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%232nd of 1,596 in PA
- Homeownership rate71.1%56thU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,245th of 1,698 in PA
- Residents under 1822.2%51stU.S. 22% · PA 20.4%520th of 1,707 in PA
- Housing vacancy6.5%49thU.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%1,071st of 1,699 in PA
- Work from home11.3%42ndU.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%729th of 1,704 in PA
- Median age35.826thU.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,474th of 1,707 in PA
- Government workers10.6%23rdU.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%941st of 1,704 in PA
- Population density182/sq mi20thU.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi985th of 1,707 in PA
- 20thU.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209683rd of 1,366 in PA
- Per capita income$29,03216thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,419th of 1,707 in PA
- Median earnings per worker$35,86211thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,524th of 1,693 in PA
- Median household income$47,6147thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,507th of 1,617 in PA
- Uninsured rate2.3%7thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,310th of 1,705 in PA
- 6thU.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%1,447th of 1,704 in PA
- 4thU.S. 61.4 · PA 44.61,125th of 1,707 in PA
- 2ndU.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,390th of 1,704 in PA
- Population3421stU.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,447th of 1,707 in PA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,635th of 1,706 in PA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%1,494th of 1,704 in PA
- Broadband access71.1%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,613th of 1,698 in PA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,327th of 1,707 in PA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,274th of 1,704 in PA
| Measure | 16244 | Armstrong | PA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 22.2% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 18th of 1,707 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 26.3% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 109th of 1,699 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.4% | 24% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 381st of 1,707 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.498 | 0.429 | 0.474 | 0.483 | 109th of 1,697 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.9 min | 28.6 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min | 240th of 1,596 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 60% | 43.3% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 232nd of 1,596 | |
| Homeownership rate | 71.1% | 78.8% | 69.3% | 65.2% | 1,245th of 1,698 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.2% | 18.9% | 20.4% | 22% | 520th of 1,707 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.5% | 12.7% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 1,071st of 1,699 | |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 9.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 729th of 1,704 | |
| Median age | 35.8 | 47.2 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 1,474th of 1,707 | |
| Government workers | 10.6% | 10% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 941st of 1,704 | |
| Population density | 182/sq mi | 99/sq mi | 291/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 985th of 1,707 | |
| Median gross rent | $983 | $785 | $1,209 | $1,413 | 683rd of 1,366 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,032 | $35,893 | $44,355 | $44,673 | 1,419th of 1,707 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,862 | $44,956 | $50,599 | $49,666 | 1,524th of 1,693 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $47,614 | $65,008 | $77,971 | $80,734 | 1,507th of 1,617 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.3% | 4% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 1,310th of 1,705 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.6% | 13.7% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 1,447th of 1,704 | |
| Diversity index | 10 | 9.8 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 1,125th of 1,707 | |
| Self-employed workers | 4.2% | 8% | 8.2% | 10% | 1,390th of 1,704 | |
| Population | 342 | 64,622 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 | 1,447th of 1,707 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 4.7% | 19% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 1,635th of 1,706 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 1,494th of 1,704 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 71.1% | 86.8% | 89.7% | 91% | 1,613th of 1,698 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 0.7% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 1,327th of 1,707 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 1,274th of 1,704 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White95%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 159
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 72.3%
- Married couples
- 45.3%
- Living alone
- 20.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 22.2%
- Male / female
- 45% / 55%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 170
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Vacant
- 6.5%
- Median year built
- 1951
- Median rooms
- 7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 60%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 42.5%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 16244 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $46,667 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $14,926 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $36,630 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.6%
- Households with broadband
- 71.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 60.4%
- No internet access
- 8.8%
- Without health insurance
- 2.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Nu Mine
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Armstrong County
- Center point
- 40.8050° N, 79.2791° W
- Land area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 16244
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16250 | Sagamore, PA | 3 mi | $57,841 |
| 16263 | Yatesboro, PA | 3.3 mi | — |
| 16249 | Rural Valley, PA | 4 mi | $68,214 |
| 16211 | Beyer, PA | 4.1 mi | — |
| 16222 | Dayton, PA | 4.9 mi | $64,688 |
| 16246 | Plumville, PA | 5.2 mi | $47,188 |
| 15732 | Creekside, PA | 6 mi | $62,000 |
| 15747 | Home, PA | 7.6 mi | $54,938 |
| 16256 | Smicksburg, PA | 8.3 mi | $60,398 |
| 15736 | Elderton, PA | 8.7 mi | $66,429 |
| 15723 | Chambersville, PA | 9.7 mi | — |
| 16201 | Kittanning, PA | 10 mi | $72,556 |
Questions about 16244
What city is zip code 16244?
16244 is assigned to Nu Mine, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 16244 in?
16244 is in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of 16244?
About 342 people live in 16244, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 16244 in?
16244 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 16244?
The median household income in 16244 is $47,614.
What zip codes are near 16244?
The closest zip codes to 16244 are 16250, 16263, 16249, 16211, 16222.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 16244, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.