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16316

Medicare in ZIP Code 

16316

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Cambridge Springs

County: 
Crawford
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Suburban
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4688

Population

41.6189

Latitude

-80.3086

Longitude

Key Points

  • ZIP code 16316 has 4,688 residents who count on Medicare and health insurance to manage their health and medical costs.
  • About 24.9% of this community is age 65 or older, which means Medicare planning matters greatly for many residents here.
  • The median household income here is $64,906 per year, which directly affects what you pay out of pocket for healthcare.
  • Medicare offers four main choices: Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap supplemental coverage, and Part D prescriptions.
  • Pennsylvania's SHIP program offers completely free, confidential, and impartial counseling to help you pick the right plan for you.
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Demographic Data

ZIP code 16316 is located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, centered near Cambridge Springs, with a total population of 4,688 and a median age of 50.2. This is a suburban community where 24.9% of residents are 65 or older (approximately 1,166 individuals), moderately above the national average. This aging population benefits from robust Medicare plan options and community-based health resources. The racial and ethnic composition includes 96.5% White, 2.5% Hispanic/Latino. About 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Economic Metrics

The median household income is $64,906, near the national median. Many residents may find Medicare Advantage plans with $0 premiums to be an attractive option, while others may prefer Original Medicare with a Medigap supplement for broader provider access. The poverty rate is 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $161,600 and median monthly rent is $782. Medicare beneficiaries in Crawford County should explore all available plan options during Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7) or consult the Pennsylvania SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) for free, unbiased counseling on choosing the right coverage.

Interactive Tools / Medicare Calculators

Decision area Tool What it answers
Enrollment Initial Enrollment Period Calculator When your 7-month Medicare eligibility window begins and ends based on your 65th birthday
Enrollment When Should I Sign Up for Medicare? The best time to enroll based on your work status, other coverage, and age
Enrollment Special Enrollment Period Checker Whether a life event qualifies you for enrollment outside the standard windows
Enrollment Late Enrollment Penalty Checker How much extra you'll pay monthly if you missed your enrollment window
Enrollment Part B Penalty Calculator The exact 10%-per-year premium increase for delayed Part B enrollment
Enrollment Part D Penalty Calculator The 1%-per-month premium increase for gaps in creditable drug coverage
Costs Cost Scenario Planner Estimated annual spending across plan types at different health utilization levels
Costs Advantage vs. Medigap Cost Comparison True cost difference between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with Medigap
Costs IRMAA Calculator Whether your income triggers higher Part B and Part D premiums
Costs Part A Premium Estimator Your monthly Part A premium based on work history and quarters of coverage
Costs M3P Calculator How the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan smooths your drug costs into monthly payments
Coverage Doctor & Drug Assessment Whether your providers and prescriptions are covered by a specific plan
Coverage Part D Shopping Tool Which Part D plan has the lowest total annual cost for your specific medications
Coverage Travel & Network Risk Assessment How your coverage works outside your home area and which plan types travel best
Employer/COBRA COBRA vs. Medicare Why COBRA can trigger permanent Medicare penalties and how costs compare
Employer/COBRA Employer Coverage vs. Medicare Whether your employer plan or Medicare is primary and when to transition
Employer/COBRA HSA & Medicare Compatibility How Medicare enrollment affects HSA eligibility and what to do before enrolling
Planning Caregiver Readiness Checklist Whether you have everything in place to help a loved one with Medicare decisions
Planning Document Gatherer Which documents you need to have ready before enrolling or changing plans
Planning Medigap Fit Assessment Whether Medigap or Medicare Advantage is the better fit for how you use healthcare
Planning Medigap Open Enrollment Window Whether you're inside your one-time guaranteed issue window for Medigap
Planning Medicare Savings Program Eligibility Whether your income qualifies you for help paying Medicare premiums and cost-sharing
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Key Takeaways

ZIP code 16316 has about 24.9% of residents who are 65 or older. Medicare includes four main options to consider. Original Medicare provides hospital and doctor coverage. Medicare Advantage (Part C) often includes extra benefits like dental or gym memberships. Medigap supplemental plans help pay costs Original Medicare leaves behind. Part D covers prescription drugs.

With a median income of $64,906, review what you can afford and what assistance you might get. Some residents may qualify for Extra Help with prescriptions or Medicare Savings Programs for premiums and costs. Open Enrollment is October 15 through December 7. Call Pennsylvania SHIP anytime for free, personalized counseling.

‍CMS TPMO Compliance Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

Participating sales agencies represent Medicare Advantage [HMO, PPO, PFFS, and PDP] organizations that are contracted with Medicare. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal.

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‍Data & Methodology for Research Articles: All provider, facility, quality star ratings, and enrollment data is sourced from primary CMS records (cms.gov), including the December 2025 CPSC Enrollment files and the January 2026 Provider Data Catalog. Calculations for patient-to-provider ratios are performed using indexed clinician and facility data. Everything on restingsycamore.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of any specific plan or provider.

Non-CMS Data Sources: Some  specific data was obtained from https://opendata.gov