ZIP Code 16226 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameFord City
Primary CountyArmstrong County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)8,160
Area Code(s)724 / 878
Current Time
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16226 Demographics

16226 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 16226 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 16226 is White. The current unemployment level in 16226 is 4.9%.

Population8,160
Population Growth Rate4.23%
Population Density140 People per Square Mile
Total Households3,453
Percentage High Income Households0.6%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$53,875
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$51,600
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)4.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 98.20%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 95.44%

16226 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White7,81198.2%
Black931.17%
Hispanic350.44%
Asian150.19%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

16226 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,19396.83%
Black211.7%
Hispanic141.14%
Asian30.24%
Native American10.08%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

16226 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2524.88%
Bachelor Degree60011.61%
High School Diploma2,87155.57%
No High School Diploma420.81%
GED or Alternate3296.37%
1 or More Years of College53610.38%
Associates Degree3386.54%
Masters Degree1492.88%
Professional Degree310.6%
Doctorate Degree180.35%

16226 Geography

Coordinates40.71586609,-79.48500061
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 16226
RegionMetro Pittsburgh
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaPittsburgh, PA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area58 Square Miles

16226 Politics

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16226 Schools

16226 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion70c - Pittsburgh Low Plateau

16226 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)17182635455459585139312338
Avg Max Temp (°F)36395061728084827664524161
Avg Precip (In.)2.782.383.213.24.034.534.183.993.762.743.352.8741.02

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