ZIP Code 16232

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Knox · Clarion County · Pennsylvania

Population
4,281

29/sq mi

Median income
$65,525

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$142,800

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.5%

Median age 43.2

Land area
147.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16232 in Knox, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,281. The median household income is $65,525, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $142,800, 49% below the US average. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16232 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 147.6 square miles in Knox, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,281 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 16232 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16232 sits at $65,525 (16% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,997. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $142,800 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $795 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16232 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarion County, so you can benchmark 16232 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 16232

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16232.

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 16232, Knox, 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

4,281

Population

147.6

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16232?

43.2

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$65,525

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$31,997

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,838

Total Housing Units

1,573

Occupied Units

265

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$142,800

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$795

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 16232, employing approximately 765 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,648,000.

85

Businesses

765

Employees

$29.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 18.8%
Health care and social assistance 14 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 13 15.3%
Retail trade 12 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 4.7%
Finance and insurance 4 4.7%
Manufacturing 3 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
16331 Kossuth, PA 88 5.0 mi
16213 Callensburg, PA 204 6.6 mi
16254 Shippenville, PA 3,471 5.8 mi
16334 Marble, PA 338 6.9 mi
16054 Saint Petersburg, PA 497 7.2 mi
16364 Venus, PA 1,347 10.0 mi
16255 Sligo, PA 1,943 7.8 mi
16319 Cranberry, PA 1,355 8.1 mi
16036 Foxburg, PA 200 8.6 mi
16049 Parker, PA 3,241 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16232 in?
ZIP code 16232 (Knox) 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 16232?
ZIP code 16232 in Knox, PA has a population of 4,281 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16232?
The median household income in ZIP 16232 is $65,525, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16232?
The median home value in ZIP 16232 is $142,800, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16232?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16232 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16232?
ZIP code 16232 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 765 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16232?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16232 are: Construction (16), Health care and social assistance (14), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16232?
In ZIP code 16232, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 16232?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16232 is 24.0 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 16232?
In ZIP code 16232, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16232?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16232 is 11.7% 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 Knox, 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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