ZIP Code 16217

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Cooksburg · Forest County · Pennsylvania

Population
101

7/sq mi

Median income
$56,250

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$269,400

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.9%

Median age 68.2

Land area
14.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16217 in Cooksburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 101. The median household income is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $269,400, 3% below the US average. 3.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.6 square miles in Cooksburg, Forest County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 101 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 16217 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16217 sits at $56,250 (28% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,449. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $269,400 (19% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Forest County, so you can benchmark 16217 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 →

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 16217, Cooksburg, 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

101

Population

14.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16217?

68.2

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$56,250

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$30,449

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.9%

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

What does housing look like?

106

Total Housing Units

42

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$269,400

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 16217, employing approximately 97 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,746,000.

10

Businesses

97

Employees

$2.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 60.0%

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 16217 vs 15828 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15828 Clarington, PA 286 2.7 mi
16260 Vowinckel, PA 296 4.6 mi
16233 Leeper, PA 1,246 5.0 mi
15860 Sigel, PA 1,065 7.1 mi
16258 Strattanville, PA 1,869 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16217 in?
ZIP code 16217 (Cooksburg) is located in Forest County, Pennsylvania. Forest County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/forest-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16217?
ZIP code 16217 in Cooksburg, PA has a population of 101 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16217?
The median household income in ZIP 16217 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16217?
The median home value in ZIP 16217 is $269,400, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16217?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16217 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16217?
ZIP code 16217 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 97 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16217?
In ZIP code 16217, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16217?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16217 is 3.9% 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 Cooksburg, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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