ZIP Code 16214

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Clarion · Clarion County · Pennsylvania

Population
10,127

80/sq mi

Median income
$57,521

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,600

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.9%

Median age 29.5

Land area
127.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 16214 in Clarion, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,127. The median household income is $57,521, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $171,600, 38% below the US average. 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16214 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 127.4 square miles in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 10,127 residents, producing a population density of 80 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16214 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16214 sits at $57,521 (26% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,959. The poverty rate stands at 21.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $171,600 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $859 per month, and 48.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16214 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarion County, so you can benchmark 16214 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 16214

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16214.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16214, Clarion, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,127

Population

127.4

Area (sq mi)

80

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16214?

29.5

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$57,521

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$28,959

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

16.5 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,145

Total Housing Units

3,303

Occupied Units

842

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.9%
Renter 51.1%

$171,600

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$859

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 371 business establishments in ZIP 16214, employing approximately 4,246 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,141,000.

371

Businesses

4,246

Employees

$173.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 94 25.3%
Retail trade 60 16.2%
Other services (except public administration) 44 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 35 9.4%
Finance and insurance 22 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 5.9%
Construction 17 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.0%
Information 10 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.2%
Utilities 7 1.9%
Manufacturing 7 1.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 1.6%
Wholesale trade 6 1.6%
Educational services 3 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16214 vs 16258 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16258 Strattanville, PA 1,869 4.6 mi
16235 Lucinda, PA 1,256 7.9 mi
16254 Shippenville, PA 3,471 6.9 mi
16255 Sligo, PA 1,943 7.6 mi
16334 Marble, PA 338 7.9 mi
16224 Fairmount City, PA 1,181 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16214 in?
ZIP code 16214 (Clarion) is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Clarion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clarion-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16214?
ZIP code 16214 in Clarion, PA has a population of 10,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16214?
The median household income in ZIP 16214 is $57,521, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16214?
The median home value in ZIP 16214 is $171,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16214 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16214?
ZIP code 16214 has 371 business establishments employing approximately 4,246 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16214?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16214 are: Health care and social assistance (94), Retail trade (60), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16214?
In ZIP code 16214, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 16214?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16214 is 16.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16214?
In ZIP code 16214, approximately 48.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16214 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Clarion, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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