| City: | Riddlesburg, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Bedford County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:05:10 AM |
| Population: | 187 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1583, -78.2551 |
| Land Area: | 4.166 sq mi |
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Riddlesburg is a small rural community in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, where nearly everyone relies on PO Boxes for mail delivery. The post office maintains 75 boxes for 77 households, a 97% adoption rate that's unusually high even for PO Box classified ZIP codes. This isn't just postal tradition. Riddlesburg is officially designated a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery method available across the 0.5 square mile area.
The community has 187 residents living in 77 occupied homes, with a median age of 32.5 years. Most homes (56 of 77) are owner-occupied. Streets like Newtown Road (12 delivery points), Kay Farm Road, and River View Drive have ZIP+4 addressing records, but mail doesn't arrive by carrier route. Instead, residents pick up their mail at the post office.
Delivery infrastructure here combines rural and city carrier route codes. Of the 33 street records in the ZIP+4 database, 30 use rural carrier routes and 2 use city carrier routes, plus General Delivery is available. This mixed coding pattern is typical of small Pennsylvania communities where postal addressing evolved from rural delivery systems.
The housing stock is old. Census data shows 108 homes built before 1939, even though only 88 total housing units exist now. That's a data quirk common in small rural ZCTAs where historical building counts outlast current structures. Today, median home values sit at $90,000, with median rent at $950. Some residents (21 of 77 households) rent, and 19 homes are mobile homes. The population is 99% white (186 of 187 residents), with 18 Hispanic or Latino residents. Educational attainment is low: only 1.9% of adults 25 and over hold bachelor's degrees.
Work patterns lean heavily toward transportation and warehousing. Of workers tracked in ACS data, 78 work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. That's an unusually high concentration for such a small place. Another 26 work in educational services or health care. Median household income is $68,750, above the state median for rural areas. No business establishments are recorded in Census Bureau data, suggesting residents commute elsewhere for work.
All mail to Riddlesburg addresses must use PO Box numbers. The post office is the only mail delivery option for this community.
Street names reflect rural Pennsylvania character with farm roads and nature references.
ZIP Code 16672 has 187 residents and 77 households (average 2.43 persons per household). The median age is 32.5 years, significantly younger than the state (41.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (99.5%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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: | 187Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 203Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 44.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 77Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $90,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.43Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.04Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 164 | 180 | 262 | 246 | 242 | 273 | 324 | 207 | 214 | 242 | 262 | 194 | 203 |
| Decennial Census | 187 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 187 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.5
Male Median Age: 28.5
Female Median Age: 37.6
| 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 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 11 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 20 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 186 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 186 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 96 | 51.34% | 28.5 years |
| Females: | 91 | 48.66% | 37.6 years |
| Total: | 187 | 100% | 32.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 203 | 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: | 203 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 203 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $68,750, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $21,146 (44.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,875. Family households earn a median of $85,833 versus $41,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,583). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $43,854, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $43,854 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 49.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (35.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,604 | $23,250 | $34,773 | $33,636 | $34,432 | $42,750 | $70,313 | $40,000 | $36,875 | $42,917 | $56,250 | $56,458 | $68,750 |
| Median Family Income | $53,295 | $44,375 | $51,389 | $70,278 | $51,875 | $50,833 | $73,942 | $32,333 | $31,818 | $0 | $73,000 | $83,750 | $85,833 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,545 | $17,500 | $23,333 | $23,000 | $22,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,750 | $33,500 | $35,250 | $41,250 |
| Median Male Income | $46,818 | $0 | $40,875 | $40,694 | $0 | $44,091 | $43,750 | $31,875 | $31,406 | $31,042 | $34,205 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $250,001 | $0 | $0 | $17,083 | $0 | $21,406 | $35,500 | $36,250 | $37,708 | $37,813 | $39,479 | $41,731 | $43,854 |
| Employed: | 85 | 49.13% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 88 | 50.87% |
| Total: | 173 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 21 | 24.71% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 24.71% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 30 | 35.29% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 15.29% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 85 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $90,000, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $30,600 (51.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,600. The median gross rent is $950, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is down $92 (8.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $950. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.43% (40.00% with a mortgage, 60.00% free-and-clear) and renters 28.57% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.22%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.42%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $59,400 | $55,000 | $59,100 | $58,400 | $57,300 | $58,800 | $60,500 | $62,800 | $64,400 | $68,100 | $75,000 | $95,000 | $90,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 50.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 50.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,042 | $778 | $645 | $542 | $545 | $688 | $650 | $758 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $950 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 24 | 28.57% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 36 | 42.86% |
| Renter Occupied: | 24 | 28.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 84 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 84 | 77.78% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 22.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 108 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 83 | 76.85% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 6 | 5.56% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 17.59% |
| Total Housing Units: | 108 | 100% |
In 2023, 1.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 78.60%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 13.80%, which is on par with the state rate (5.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 8.82%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.30%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 34 | 21.38% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 68 | 42.77% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 14.47% |
| Associate's degree: | 31 | 19.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 1.89% |
| Total: | 159 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 125 | 78.62% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 1.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 112 | 46.47% |
| Public Insurance: | 101 | 41.91% |
| No Insurance: | 28 | 11.62% |
| Total: | 241 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 213 | 88.38% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.3% | 34.2% | 21.2% | 23.3% | 21.0% | 12.9% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 8.6% | 4.4% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 17 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 41.18% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 8.82% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 31 | 91.18% |
ZIP Code 16672 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 78Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16672 is located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Pennsylvania's 13rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 16672. It covers 4.166 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.093 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.166 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.093 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 |
We could not locate which school district 16672 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 January 1, 2026.