Clarion, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16214
Clarion County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,127
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,521
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarion pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16214 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16214 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,127 residents across 127.4 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16214 reports a modest median household income of $57,521 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,959. The poverty rate is 21.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,600 (24% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $859; owner occupancy is 48.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clarion County, so 16214 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 16214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarion, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16214.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 35
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Finance and insurance 22
Finance and insurance
22 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,127
Population
127.4
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16214?
29.5
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$28,959
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
16.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16214 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Clarion, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,521 20th percentile higher than 20% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,145housing units
4,145
Total Housing Units
3,303
Occupied Units
842
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,600
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 16214 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16214
Clarion (16214)
10,127 residents
- 16254 3,471
Shippenville (16254)
3,471 residents
- 16255 1,943
Sligo (16255)
1,943 residents
- 16258 1,869
Strattanville (16258)
1,869 residents
- 16235 1,256
Lucinda (16235)
1,256 residents
- 16224 1,181
Fairmount City (16224)
1,181 residents
- 16334 338
Marble (16334)
338 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16214 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16214 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16235
Lucinda (16235)
$77,798 median income
- 16224
Fairmount City (16224)
$74,643 median income
- 16334
Marble (16334)
$71,875 median income
- 16214
Clarion (16214)
$57,521 median income
- 16254
Shippenville (16254)
$56,563 median income
- 16255
Sligo (16255)
$56,058 median income
- 16258
Strattanville (16258)
$55,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16214 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16214, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,127 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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