PlainZIP

Hawthorn, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16230

Clarion County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

494
186/sq mi
$46,932
Median income
$92,900
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hawthorn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
186
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16230 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16230 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hawthorn, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, home to just 494 residents across 2.7 square miles, a density of 186 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16230 reports a modest median household income of $46,932 (40% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $24,040. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $92,900 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $715 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 16230 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clarion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 16230, Hawthorn, 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

494

Population

2.7

Area (sq mi)

186

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16230?

34.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$46,932

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$24,040

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16230 ranks nationally

Hawthorn, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,932 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

211

Total Housing Units

195

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$92,900

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$715

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 16230, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $893,000.

6

Businesses

26

Employees

$893K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 16230 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16230 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16230 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 16230 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
16245 Oak Ridge, PA 207 1.4 mi
16224 Fairmount City, PA 1,181 3.0 mi
16240 Mayport, PA 1,533 2.9 mi
16242 New Bethlehem, PA 4,693 4.4 mi
16223 Distant, PA 154 5.5 mi
15778 Timblin, PA 140 5.6 mi
16253 Seminole, PA 91 5.9 mi
15784 Worthville, PA 67 7.2 mi
15770 Ringgold, PA 184 6.6 mi
15864 Summerville, PA 1,845 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clarion County

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Clarion, PA
Pop: 10,127
16242 standard
New Bethlehem, PA
Pop: 4,693
16232 standard
Knox, PA
Pop: 4,281
16254 standard
Shippenville, PA
Pop: 3,471
16049 standard
Parker, PA
Pop: 3,241
16248 standard
Rimersburg, PA
Pop: 3,130

Related Areas

Clarion County Hawthorn, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16230 in? ▼
ZIP code 16230 (Hawthorn) 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 16230? ▼
ZIP code 16230 in Hawthorn, PA has a population of 494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16230? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16230 is $46,932, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16230? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16230 is $92,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16230? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16230 is White at 99.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16230? ▼
ZIP code 16230 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16230? ▼
In ZIP code 16230, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 16230? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16230 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16230? ▼
In ZIP code 16230, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16230? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16230 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.