PlainZIP

New Bethlehem, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16242

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

4,693
20/sq mi
$55,677
Median income
$134,700
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Bethlehem pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16242 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16242 covers 234.7 square miles in New Bethlehem, Clarion County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,693 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16242 reports a modest median household income of $55,677 (28% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,025. Local economic indicators show a 16.5% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $134,700 (41% below the state average), median rent at $693 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarion County, so you can benchmark 16242 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 16242

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Bethlehem, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16242.

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 16242, New Bethlehem, 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

4,693

Population

234.7

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 16242?

44.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
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?

$55,677

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$33,025

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16242 ranks nationally

New Bethlehem, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,677 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,148

Total Housing Units

1,853

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$134,700

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$693

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 16242, employing approximately 893 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,117,000.

115

Businesses

893

Employees

$32.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 19.1%
Other services (except public administration) 19 16.5%
Health care and social assistance 11 9.6%
Construction 10 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.8%
Manufacturing 8 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.1%
Finance and insurance 5 4.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.5%
Wholesale trade 3 2.6%
Information 3 2.6%

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 16242 vs 16223 →

ZIP 16242 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 16242 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16242 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 16242 ranks #8 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
16223 Distant, PA 154 2.2 mi
16245 Oak Ridge, PA 207 3.2 mi
16253 Seminole, PA 91 4.0 mi
16230 Hawthorn, PA 494 4.4 mi
16224 Fairmount City, PA 1,181 5.1 mi
16240 Mayport, PA 1,533 7.3 mi
16248 Rimersburg, PA 3,130 7.8 mi
16259 Templeton, PA 1,934 7.4 mi
16255 Sligo, PA 1,943 9.9 mi
16222 Dayton, PA 2,526 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clarion County

16214 standard
Clarion, PA
Pop: 10,127
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
16255 standard
Sligo, PA
Pop: 1,943

Related Areas

Clarion County New Bethlehem, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16242 in? ▼
ZIP code 16242 (New Bethlehem) 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 16242? ▼
ZIP code 16242 in New Bethlehem, PA has a population of 4,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16242? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16242 is $55,677, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16242? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16242 is $134,700, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16242? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16242 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16242? ▼
ZIP code 16242 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 893 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16242? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16242 are: Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (19), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16242? ▼
In ZIP code 16242, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 16242? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16242 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16242? ▼
In ZIP code 16242, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16242? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16242 is 16.5% 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.