| City: | Wood, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Bedford County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:05:34 AM |
| Population: | 320 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1666, -78.1403 |
| Land Area: | 4.159 sq mi |
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Wood is a small community in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, with 320 residents living across 0.76 square miles of rural territory. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Despite having limited street delivery routes (one City route and one Rural route), the post office maintains 109 PO Boxes for 119 occupied households. That's an adoption rate of 92%, showing nearly universal reliance on PO Box service.
The community's history is written in its architecture. Of the 153 total housing units, 123 were built before 1939. That's over 80% historic housing stock. Main Street anchors the town's simple street grid, with traditional names like Pine Street, Elm Street, and Broad Street. Bedford Street connects to the nearby county seat. Median home values of $125,000 and a median age of 43.7 years point to an established, working-class community.
With 70 workers employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (45% of the local workforce), Wood's economy centers on logistics and infrastructure work. Another 33 workers are in education and healthcare. About 30% of workers commute from home, an unusually high rate that likely includes truck drivers and remote workers. Median household income is $63,523, with per capita income at $18,858. Nearly all residents (100%) were born in the United States.
The post office at Wood serves as the central mail hub because street delivery isn't available across this rural territory. General Delivery is offered for those without a PO Box. The nearest municipalities include Fort Littleton (5.7 miles away), Burnt Cabins (9.2 miles), and Hustontown (15 miles). For residents and visitors, mail should be addressed with a PO Box number to ensure reliable delivery.
Traditional small-town street grid with tree-named streets (Pine, Elm, Hickory) and a Main Street core.
ZIP Code 16694 has 320 residents and 119 households (average 2.69 persons per household). The median age is 43.7 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.9% male and 53.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.4%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, 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: | 320Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 325Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 76.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $63,523Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 119Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $125,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.69Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.81Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 220 | 205 | 190 | 203 | 173 | 193 | 167 | 113 | 106 | 191 | 374 | 348 | 325 |
| Decennial Census | 254 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 320 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.7
Male Median Age: 43
Female Median Age: 47
| 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 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 3 |
| Total | 8 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 34 | 17 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 4 |
| White: | 315 | 99.06% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.31% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.63% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 318 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 150 | 46.88% | 43.0 years |
| Females: | 170 | 53.13% | 47.0 years |
| Total: | 320 | 100% | 43.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 316 | 97.23% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 2.77% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 325 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 325 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $63,523, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $34,773 (120.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,710. Family households earn a median of $64,545 versus $21,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $43,295). By gender, male median income is $39,444 and female is $46,161, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $6,717 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.8%, which is roughly equal to the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 13.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.0%).
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 | $28,750 | $31,797 | $32,500 | $36,667 | $37,321 | $37,656 | $37,625 | $33,472 | $27,813 | $34,286 | $34,583 | $60,313 | $63,523 |
| Median Family Income | $30,909 | $33,594 | $36,875 | $50,313 | $51,875 | $44,375 | $61,250 | $54,375 | $46,875 | $55,263 | $54,583 | $62,614 | $64,545 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,750 | $16,538 | $17,386 | $20,417 | $22,917 | $26,667 | $26,750 | $21,250 | $21,250 | $18,750 | $17,917 | $21,607 | $21,250 |
| Median Male Income | $55,417 | $24,375 | $28,750 | $33,750 | $0 | $34,063 | $36,875 | $46,667 | $0 | $33,250 | $43,750 | $47,000 | $39,444 |
| Median Female Income | $24,250 | $27,500 | $26,500 | $28,750 | $0 | $30,000 | $31,875 | $40,938 | $0 | $0 | $31,875 | $43,250 | $46,161 |
| Employed: | 127 | 55.46% |
| Unemployed: | 19 | 8.30% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 83 | 36.24% |
| Total: | 229 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 47 | 37.01% |
| Service: | 23 | 18.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 11.81% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 7.87% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 32 | 25.20% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 127 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $125,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $79,600 (175.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), is down $439 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.95% (63.83% with a mortgage, 36.17% free-and-clear) and renters 5.05% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.51%, which is considerably 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 | $45,400 | $56,900 | $59,500 | $72,500 | $68,900 | $81,000 | $69,200 | $68,100 | $67,500 | $84,000 | $90,300 | $115,300 | $125,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $439 | $431 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 60 | 60.61% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 34 | 34.34% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 5.05% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 99 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 99 | 80.49% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 19.51% |
| Total Housing Units: | 123 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 107 | 86.99% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 13.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 123 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% 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 93.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 14.50%, which is on par with the state rate (5.60%). Public coverage is 15.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.10%). The share of people in poverty is 6.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 10.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.40 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 (45.38%). College enrollment is 7.69%, 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: | 8 | 5.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 1.25% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 95 | 59.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 8.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 42 | 26.25% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 160 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 150 | 93.75% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 251 | 72.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 50 | 14.37% |
| No Insurance: | 47 | 13.51% |
| Total: | 348 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 301 | 86.49% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 17.1% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.3% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 14.8% | 6.5% | 14.5% | 5.1% | 6.4% |
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: | 11 | 8.46% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 59 | 45.38% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 50 | 38.46% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 7.69% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 8.46% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 109 | 83.85% |
ZIP Code 16694 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: | 126Source: 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 16694 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 16694. It covers 4.159 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 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: | 4.159 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 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 16694 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.