| City: | Plumville, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Indiana County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:20:07 PM |
| Population: | 220 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7922, -79.1803 |
| Land Area: | 0.339 sq mi |
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Plumville's post office serves as the mail hub for this Indiana County community of 220 residents. The town occupies just 0.31 square miles along Main Street and a handful of residential avenues. Despite its small size, the post office maintains 106 PO Boxes for 83 local households, with the extra capacity serving people from surrounding rural areas without their own carrier delivery.
Mail delivery here follows a mixed pattern. One city carrier route covers the compact downtown along Main Street, while a rural route extends into the less populated areas outside town. The postal designation reflects this dual character—Plumville itself is walkable and traditional, but it serves as a service point for a wider agricultural area. The PO Box adoption rate of 1.28 means the post office handles mail for about 28% more boxes than local households, a sign that neighbors from unincorporated areas rely on Plumville as their mailing address.
Plumville's street names reflect classic small-town Pennsylvania patterns. Main Street forms the commercial spine, while presidential references (Washington, Adams) and the county-named Indiana Avenue create a traditional grid. The inclusion of Railroad Avenue and Smicksburg Street hints at the town's 19th-century development along rail and road corridors connecting to nearby communities.
ZIP Code 16246 has 220 residents and 83 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 41.1 years, about the same as the state (41.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.8%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 220Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 152Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 649.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $47,188Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 83Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $95,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 285 | 283 | 231 | 212 | 240 | 243 | 225 | 239 | 257 | 208 | 210 | 184 | 189 | 152 |
| Decennial Census | 252 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 220 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.1
Male Median Age: 39.8
Female Median Age: 41.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Female | 8 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 10 | 26 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| White: | 213 | 99.53% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.47% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 214 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 107 | 48.64% | 39.8 years |
| Females: | 113 | 51.36% | 41.2 years |
| Total: | 220 | 100% | 41.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 152 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 152 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 152 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $47,188, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $7,545 (19.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,938. Family households earn a median of $58,250 versus $43,571 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,679). By gender, male median income is $53,750 and female is $40,000, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 46.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,643 | $42,500 | $42,500 | $51,458 | $51,458 | $54,167 | $55,833 | $47,500 | $41,250 | $38,438 | $45,000 | $43,125 | $66,250 | $47,188 |
| Median Family Income | $46,250 | $48,750 | $51,719 | $55,000 | $55,625 | $58,333 | $64,583 | $58,750 | $44,063 | $42,500 | $45,000 | $48,750 | $56,875 | $58,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,417 | $36,000 | $28,125 | $26,458 | $25,833 | $25,500 | $26,250 | $20,000 | $16,250 | $17,188 | $32,500 | $37,750 | $40,500 | $43,571 |
| Median Male Income | $32,321 | $34,375 | $30,000 | $43,125 | $0 | $48,750 | $42,344 | $41,625 | $43,125 | $32,344 | $33,750 | $35,000 | $37,000 | $53,750 |
| Median Female Income | $25,938 | $26,250 | $30,625 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $26,250 | $21,719 | $22,500 | $27,917 | $31,458 | $28,750 | $35,417 | $40,000 |
| Employed: | 55 | 43.31% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 3.15% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 68 | 53.54% |
| Total: | 127 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 20 | 36.36% |
| Service: | 3 | 5.45% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 25.45% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 3.64% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 29.09% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 55 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $95,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $25,600 (36.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,000. The median gross rent is $830, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $180 (27.69%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $170. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.75% (58.00% with a mortgage, 42.00% free-and-clear) and renters 15.25% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $69,400 | $69,400 | $68,300 | $75,000 | $70,800 | $66,200 | $66,900 | $67,500 | $70,000 | $68,800 | $81,900 | $92,900 | $89,200 | $95,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 77.78% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 2 | 22.22% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $650 | $592 | $788 | $669 | $672 | $750 | $833 | $725 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,067 | $1,056 | $1,063 | $830 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 29 | 49.15% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 21 | 35.59% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 15.25% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 59 | 75.64% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 19 | 24.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 78 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 71 | 91.03% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 7 | 8.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 78 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 74.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 9.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 10.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.95%). College enrollment is 35.14%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 7.14% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 55 | 56.12% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 9.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 10.20% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 10.20% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 7.14% |
| Total: | 98 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 91 | 92.86% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 17 | 17.35% |
| Private Insurance: | 79 | 39.70% |
| Public Insurance: | 113 | 56.78% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 3.52% |
| Total: | 199 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 192 | 96.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.5% | 16.3% | 8.7% | 8.6% | 11.4% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 8.9% | 13.7% | 18.6% | 9.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 13.51% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 17 | 45.95% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 5.41% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 35.14% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 13.51% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 24 | 64.86% |
ZIP Code 16246 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 63 people with an annual payroll of $2,368,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 115Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $600,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,368,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 63Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16246 is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, within the Indiana, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26860) and Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 88,880 people, about 0.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 16246. It covers 0.339 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Indiana, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 88,880Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.339 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 14Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 209.29 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4261632Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Plumville borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16246 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.