Knox, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16232
Clarion County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,281
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,525
- Median income Near-median income area
- $142,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Knox pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16232 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16232 covers 147.6 square miles in Knox, Clarion County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,281 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16232 reports a modest median household income of $65,525 (16% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,997. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,800 (37% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $795; owner occupancy is 76.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clarion County, so 16232 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 16232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knox, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16232.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 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 16232, Knox, 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
4,281
Population
147.6
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16232?
43.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$65,525
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$31,997
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16232 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Knox, 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)
$65,525 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
1,838housing units
1,838
Total Housing Units
1,573
Occupied Units
265
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,800
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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 16232 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16232
Knox (16232)
4,281 residents
- 16254
Shippenville (16254)
3,471 residents
- 16049
Parker (16049)
3,241 residents
- 16255
Sligo (16255)
1,943 residents
- 16319 1,355
Cranberry (16319)
1,355 residents
- 16364 1,347
Venus (16364)
1,347 residents
- 16054 497
Saint Petersburg (16054)
497 residents
- 16334 338
Marble (16334)
338 residents
- 16213 204
Callensburg (16213)
204 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16232 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16232 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16364
Venus (16364)
$74,886 median income
- 16334
Marble (16334)
$71,875 median income
- 16213
Callensburg (16213)
$71,667 median income
- 16054
Saint Petersburg (16054)
$71,500 median income
- 16036
Foxburg (16036)
$69,375 median income
- 16319
Cranberry (16319)
$65,900 median income
- 16232
Knox (16232)
$65,525 median income
- 16049
Parker (16049)
$62,650 median income
- 16254
Shippenville (16254)
$56,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16232 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16232, 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 (4,281 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 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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