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Distant, PA
Census-designated place in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 16223.
Population
606
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
336
ZIP codes
1
Distant and its ZIP codes
Distant at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $60,438 a year, 22% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,000 (50% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $770 a month.
Local data for Distant, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Distant, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,438
Poverty rate
23.6%
Median home value
$127,000
Median rent
$770/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (215), Irish Americans (43), Filipino Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Armstrong County. PPP loans are for Distant.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,247
15,483 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $7,724 per person
How people get to work
Distant, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Distant, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
572
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
212
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Distant
1 in or overlapping Distant. Population shown
Cities near Distant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South BethlehemBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| New BethlehemBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.5 |
| HawthornBorough | 5 mi | 1 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| TimblinBorough | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| DaytonBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| RimersburgBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| SligoBorough | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| WorthvilleBorough | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| YatesboroCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| SmicksburgBorough | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Rural ValleyBorough | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| SummervilleBorough | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| East BradyBorough | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| KittanningBorough | 14 mi | 1 |
| West HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Distant, PA in?
- Distant is in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Distant, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Distant include 16223.
- What is the population of Distant, PA?
- About 606 people live in Distant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Distant?
- Nearby places include South Bethlehem (1.9 mi), New Bethlehem (2.6 mi), Hawthorn (5 mi), Templeton (6.7 mi), Timblin (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023