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 Moderate-density area
- $77,798
- Median income Near-median income area
- $209,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,396. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 1.1%. Median home value is $209,000 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $738; 91.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clarion County, so 16235 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 16235
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lucinda, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16235.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 16235?
43.3
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$77,798
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$37,396
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16235 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Lucinda, 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)
$77,798 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
635housing units
635
Total Housing Units
565
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,000
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 16235 vs 16332 →
ZIP 16235 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16214
Clarion (16214)
10,127 residents
- 16254 3,471
Shippenville (16254)
3,471 residents
- 16258 1,869
Strattanville (16258)
1,869 residents
- 16235 1,256
Lucinda (16235)
1,256 residents
- 16233 1,246
Leeper (16233)
1,246 residents
- 16326 391
Fryburg (16326)
391 residents
- 16334 338
Marble (16334)
338 residents
- 16260 296
Vowinckel (16260)
296 residents
- 16332 53
Lickingville (16332)
53 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16235 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16235 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16361
Tylersburg (16361)
$108,750 median income
- 16233
Leeper (16233)
$91,159 median income
- 16326
Fryburg (16326)
$78,750 median income
- 16235
Lucinda (16235)
$77,798 median income
- 16334
Marble (16334)
$71,875 median income
- 16214
Clarion (16214)
$57,521 median income
- 16254
Shippenville (16254)
$56,563 median income
- 16258
Strattanville (16258)
$55,188 median income
- 16260
Vowinckel (16260)
$52,870 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16235, 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 (1,256 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 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.
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