ZIP Code 16254

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Shippenville · Clarion County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,471

26/sq mi

Median income
$56,563

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$160,900

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.7%

Median age 43.9

Land area
132.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 16254 in Shippenville, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,471. The median household income is $56,563, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $160,900, 42% below the US average. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16254 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.0 square miles in Shippenville, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,471 residents, producing a population density of 26 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16254 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16254 sits at $56,563 (27% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,822. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $160,900 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $885 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16254 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarion County, so you can benchmark 16254 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 16254

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16254.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16254, Shippenville, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,471

Population

132.0

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16254?

43.9

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$56,563

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$31,822

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,577

Total Housing Units

1,361

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$160,900

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$885

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 109 business establishments in ZIP 16254, employing approximately 1,968 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,954,000.

109

Businesses

1,968

Employees

$95.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 16.5%
Manufacturing 16 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 16 14.7%
Construction 12 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 11 10.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 8.3%
Wholesale trade 5 4.6%
Finance and insurance 5 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.8%

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 16254 vs 16334 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16334 Marble, PA 338 1.6 mi
16326 Fryburg, PA 391 7.0 mi
16331 Kossuth, PA 88 5.9 mi
16232 Knox, PA 4,281 5.8 mi
16255 Sligo, PA 1,943 9.7 mi
16235 Lucinda, PA 1,256 6.3 mi
16364 Venus, PA 1,347 7.3 mi
16214 Clarion, PA 10,127 6.9 mi
16332 Lickingville, PA 53 7.7 mi
16361 Tylersburg, PA 53 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16254 in?
ZIP code 16254 (Shippenville) 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 16254?
ZIP code 16254 in Shippenville, PA has a population of 3,471 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16254?
The median household income in ZIP 16254 is $56,563, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16254?
The median home value in ZIP 16254 is $160,900, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16254?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16254 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16254?
ZIP code 16254 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 1,968 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16254?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16254 are: Retail trade (18), Manufacturing (16), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16254?
In ZIP code 16254, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 16254?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16254 is 23.1 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 16254?
In ZIP code 16254, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16254?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16254 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Shippenville, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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