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Lucinda, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16235

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

1,256
17/sq mi
$77,798
Median income
$209,000
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lucinda pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16235 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lucinda, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,256 residents across 73.0 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16235 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,798 (0% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,396. Local economic indicators show a 4.1% poverty rate alongside 1.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $209,000 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $738 per month, and 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clarion County, letting you compare 16235 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 16235

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lucinda, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16235.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16235, Lucinda, 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

1,256

Population

73.0

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16235?

43.3

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
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 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$77,798

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$37,396

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16235 ranks nationally

Lucinda, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,798 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

635

Total Housing Units

565

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.2%
Renter 8.8%

$209,000

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$738

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 16235, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,607,000.

14

Businesses

85

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 28.6%
Retail trade 3 21.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 21.4%

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 16235 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 16235 ranks #4 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 16235 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 16235 ranks #4 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
16332 Lickingville, PA 53 2.8 mi
16361 Tylersburg, PA 53 4.8 mi
16214 Clarion, PA 10,127 7.9 mi
16326 Fryburg, PA 391 5.3 mi
16334 Marble, PA 338 5.5 mi
16233 Leeper, PA 1,246 5.4 mi
16254 Shippenville, PA 3,471 6.3 mi
16258 Strattanville, PA 1,869 7.0 mi
16260 Vowinckel, PA 296 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clarion County

16214 standard
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 Lucinda, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16235 in? ▼
ZIP code 16235 (Lucinda) 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 16235? ▼
ZIP code 16235 in Lucinda, PA has a population of 1,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16235? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16235 is $77,798, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16235? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16235 is $209,000, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16235? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16235 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16235? ▼
ZIP code 16235 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16235? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16235 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16235? ▼
In ZIP code 16235, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 16235? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16235 is 23.3 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 16235? ▼
In ZIP code 16235, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16235? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16235 is 4.1% 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.