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Parker, PA
City in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 16049.
Population
634
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
663
ZIP codes
1
Parker and its ZIP codes
Parker at a glance
- Parker is about 2.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,583, 49% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,600 (61% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $792 a month.
Local data for Parker, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parker, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,583
Poverty rate
28.2%
Median home value
$98,600
Median rent
$792/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (185), Irish Americans (78), Italian Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Armstrong County. PPP loans are for Parker.
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
PPP loans
$814K
33 loans, 120 jobs reported
How people get to work
Parker, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parker, 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° / 16°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Parker
1 in or overlapping Parker. Population shown
Cities near Parker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BruinBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.8 |
| FoxburgBorough | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| PetroliaBorough | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| St. PetersburgBorough | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| FairviewBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| EmlentonBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Karns CityBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Eau ClaireBorough | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| CallensburgBorough | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| North WashingtonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Cherry ValleyBorough | 7.9 mi | 2.8 |
| East BradyBorough | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| SligoBorough | 9.9 mi | 1.4 |
| RimersburgBorough | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| ChicoraBorough | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| BoyersCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parker, PA in?
- Parker is in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Parker, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Parker include 16049.
- What is the population of Parker, PA?
- About 634 people live in Parker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parker?
- Nearby places include Bruin (3.1 mi), Foxburg (4 mi), Petrolia (5 mi), St. Petersburg (5.3 mi), Fairview (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023