ZIP Code 16636 in Dysart, PA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Dysart, Pennsylvania
Counties:Cambria County [Primary]
Blair County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:26:12 PM
Population:722 [See All]
Area Codes:582 / 814
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.6036, -78.5233
Land Area:27.909 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 16636 has 722 residents and 319 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 50.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.4%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (0.8%, much lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:722Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,006Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:791Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:25.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$88,561Source: Census ACS
Households:319Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$163,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.26Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.35Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--7428148017537287247077819828981,0121,0811,006
Decennial Census742------------------722------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 50.5

Male Median Age: 52.9

Female Median Age: 43.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male202014221971591318562542292825610
Female12192428312317101215233230201116138
Total323938505030321925337957724939411918
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:69698.72%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*10.14%
Asian:10.14%
American Indian:10.14%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:60.85%
Total:705100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:37852.35%52.9 years
Females:34447.65%43.8 years
Total:722100%50.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,00499.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:20.20%
Total Population:1,006100%
Total Native Population:1,00499.80%
Total Foreign-born Population:20.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $88,561, which is far above the state median ($76,081), is up $49,342 (125.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,839. Family households earn a median of $89,962 versus $33,958 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,004). By gender, male median income is $64,806 and female is $47,500, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $17,306 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.4%, which is higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.9%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$39,219$40,357$42,303$46,364$46,964$52,969$59,306$72,981$74,722$74,074$79,805$86,786$88,561
Median Family Income$44,423$45,000$47,396$52,708$51,875$59,750$63,618$76,016$75,368$74,444$81,563$89,688$89,962
Median NonFamily Income$17,750$19,643$21,667$19,821$29,688$31,250$28,214$21,250$29,792$26,250$27,031$35,250$33,958
Median Male Income$38,750$35,938$34,688$41,125$0$48,750$50,625$62,083$65,870$61,250$70,104$77,206$64,806
Median Female Income$31,094$35,114$37,500$31,786$0$36,563$32,000$35,673$30,208$30,536$33,750$42,788$47,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:47165.60%
Unemployed:60.84%
Not In Labor Force:24133.57%
Total:718100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:20242.89%
Service:7515.92%
Sales and Office:6012.74%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5010.62%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8417.83%
Total Civilian Employed Population:471100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $163,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $65,500 (67.18%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,500. The median gross rent is $1,264, which is well above the state median ($1,162), is up $552 (77.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $187. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.05% (48.42% with a mortgage, 51.58% free-and-clear) and renters 5.95% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.35%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.42%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$97,500$107,800$109,300$103,600$102,500$111,100$118,800$174,000$174,500$165,600$188,800$206,300$163,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:840.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:945.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:315.00%
Total:20100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$712$718$709$581$633$642$700$775$1,077$1,083$1,080$1,083$1,264
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):15345.54%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):16348.51%
Renter Occupied:205.95%
Total Occupied Housing Units:336100%

Occupied Housing Units:33688.65%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4311.35%
Total Housing Units:379100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:35593.67%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:246.33%
Total Housing Units:379100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 26.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), up 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.09%). College enrollment is 5.28%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.30%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:71.10%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:91.41%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):27743.42%
Some college, no degree:9514.89%
Associate's degree:8313.01%
Bachelor's degree:10215.99%
Graduate or professional degree:6510.19%
Total:638100%
High school or higher:62297.49%
Bachelor's degree or higher:16726.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:80769.99%
Public Insurance:33228.79%
No Insurance:141.21%
Total:1,153100%
Has Health Insurance:1,13998.79%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty4.7%9.2%10.9%11.6%13.8%10.7%7.7%3.1%2.9%2.9%2.6%3.1%4.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3212.08%
Kindergarten:134.91%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):14655.09%
High school (grades 9-12):6022.64%
College or graduate school:145.28%
Total:265100%
Early Childhood:4516.98%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):21982.64%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 16636 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 26 people with an annual payroll of $675,000. USPS data shows 350 residential mailboxes and 5 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:350Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:5Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,723Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:350Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$167,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$675,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:26Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 16636 is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, within the Johnstown, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27780) and Pennsylvania's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 132,355 people, about 0.55% of whom live in ZIP Code 16636. It covers 27.909 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Johnstown, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:27780Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:132,355Source: Census
MSA:Johnstown, PA MSASource: Census
Land Area:27.909 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.007 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:13Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:155.18 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


16637 | | 16635

Schools in ZIP Code 16636


We could not locate which school district 16636 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.

Cambria Heights Shs 426 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
District: Cambria Heights School DistrictNearby
Cambria Heights Ms 414 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
District: Cambria Heights School DistrictNearby
Glendale Jshs 1466 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
District: Glendale School DistrictNearby
Glendale El Sch 1500 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
District: Glendale School DistrictNearby
Penn Cambria Ms 401 Division St
Gallitzin, PA 16641
District: Penn Cambria School DistrictNearby
Holy Trinity Catholic School-Altoona Elmntry Cmps 424 Wopsononock Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
District: Private SchoolNearby
Tender Love For Children Child Care 1401 12th Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Michael Elementary School 301 Saint Elizabeth St
Loretto, PA 15940
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 16636


Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601-3777
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Francis University 117 Evergreen Dr
Loretto, PA 15940
Type: Post Secondary
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602-3616
Type: Post Secondary
Altoona Beauty School Inc 1528 Valley View Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602-6039
Type: Post Secondary
Yti Career Institute-Altoona 3200 Pleasant Boulevard, Suite A
Altoona, PA 16601
Type: Post Secondary
South Hills School Of Business And Technology-Altoona 508 58th Street
Altoona, PA 16602
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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