ZIP Code 16346

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Seneca · Venango County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,247

76/sq mi

Median income
$59,718

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$153,700

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.1%

Median age 51.4

Land area
42.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 16346 in Seneca, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,247. The median household income is $59,718, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $153,700, 45% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16346 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.6 square miles in Seneca, Venango County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,247 residents, producing a population density of 76 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 16346 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16346 sits at $59,718 (23% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,635. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $153,700 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $719 per month, and 67.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16346 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Venango County, so you can benchmark 16346 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 16346

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16346.

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 16346, Seneca, 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

3,247

Population

42.6

Area (sq mi)

76

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16346?

51.4

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
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?

$59,718

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$34,635

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 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 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,556

Total Housing Units

1,513

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$153,700

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$719

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 136 business establishments in ZIP 16346, employing approximately 2,415 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,942,000.

136

Businesses

2,415

Employees

$117.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 47 34.6%
Retail trade 18 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 18 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.6%
Construction 6 4.4%
Manufacturing 6 4.4%
Wholesale trade 5 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 3.7%
Finance and insurance 4 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
16319 Cranberry, PA 1,355 4.6 mi
16344 Rouseville, PA 523 6.4 mi
16301 Oil City, PA 16,321 5.7 mi
16343 Reno, PA 449 5.1 mi
16331 Kossuth, PA 88 8.1 mi
16374 Kennerdell, PA 1,968 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16346 in?
ZIP code 16346 (Seneca) is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Venango County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/venango-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16346?
ZIP code 16346 in Seneca, PA has a population of 3,247 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16346?
The median household income in ZIP 16346 is $59,718, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16346?
The median home value in ZIP 16346 is $153,700, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16346?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16346 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16346?
ZIP code 16346 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 2,415 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16346?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16346 are: Health care and social assistance (47), Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16346?
In ZIP code 16346, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 16346?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16346 is 22.5 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 16346?
In ZIP code 16346, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16346?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16346 is 13.7% 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 Seneca, 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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