PlainZIP

Vowinckel, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16260

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

296
12/sq mi
$52,870
Median income
$133,300
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16260 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16260 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vowinckel, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, home to just 296 residents across 24.1 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16260 reports a modest median household income of $52,870 (32% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,579. Poverty here runs at 12.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. The typical home here is valued at $133,300 (41% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 92.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is -. To put 16260 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clarion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 16260, Vowinckel, 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

296

Population

24.1

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16260?

54.5

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$52,870

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$30,579

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 16260 ranks nationally

Vowinckel, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,870 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

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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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

192

Total Housing Units

130

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$133,300

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 16260, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $579,000.

4

Businesses

8

Employees

$579K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 16260 vs 16233 →

ZIP 16260 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 16260 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 16260 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 16260 ranks #5 of 7 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
16233 Leeper, PA 1,246 3.1 mi
16217 Cooksburg, PA 101 4.6 mi
16361 Tylersburg, PA 53 6.1 mi
15828 Clarington, PA 286 5.5 mi
16332 Lickingville, PA 53 7.8 mi
16239 Marienville, PA 4,172 8.1 mi
16235 Lucinda, PA 1,256 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 Vowinckel, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16260 in? ▼
ZIP code 16260 (Vowinckel) 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 16260? ▼
ZIP code 16260 in Vowinckel, PA has a population of 296 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16260? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16260 is $52,870, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16260? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16260 is $133,300, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16260? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16260 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16260? ▼
ZIP code 16260 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16260? ▼
In ZIP code 16260, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16260? ▼
In ZIP code 16260, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16260? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16260 is 12.3% 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.