Marienville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16239
Forest County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,172
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,121
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marienville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16239 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16239 covers 508.8 square miles in Marienville, Forest County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,172 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16239 reports a modest median household income of $52,121 (33% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,877. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 2.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,400 (53% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $824; owner occupancy is 64.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Forest County, so 16239 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 16239
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marienville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16239.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 16239, Marienville, 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
4,172
Population
508.8
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16239?
40.8
Median Age
81.1%
Male
18.9%
Female
2.5%
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?
$52,121
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$17,877
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16239 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Marienville, 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)
$52,121 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
2,213housing units
2,213
Total Housing Units
726
Occupied Units
1,487
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,400
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 16239, employing approximately 312 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,903,000.
36
Businesses
312
Employees
$11.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 25.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.3% |
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 16239 vs 15828 →
ZIP 16239 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16239
Marienville (16239)
4,172 residents
- 16233 1,246
Leeper (16233)
1,246 residents
- 15860 1,065
Sigel (15860)
1,065 residents
- 16260 296
Vowinckel (16260)
296 residents
- 15828 286
Clarington (15828)
286 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16239 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16239 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16233
Leeper (16233)
$91,159 median income
- 15860
Sigel (15860)
$65,774 median income
- 16260
Vowinckel (16260)
$52,870 median income
- 16239
Marienville (16239)
$52,121 median income
- 15828 $36,250
Clarington (15828)
$36,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16239 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16239, 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 (4,172 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 16239 in?
ZIP code 16239 (Marienville) is located in Forest County, Pennsylvania. Forest County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/forest-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16239?
ZIP code 16239 in Marienville, PA has a population of 4,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16239?
The median household income in ZIP 16239 is $52,121, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16239?
The median home value in ZIP 16239 is $107,400, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16239 is White at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16239?
ZIP code 16239 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16239?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16239 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16239?
In ZIP code 16239, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 16239?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16239 is 17.7 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 16239?
In ZIP code 16239, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16239 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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