Tionesta, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16353
Forest County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,348
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,034
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tionesta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16353 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16353 covers 376.2 square miles in Tionesta, Forest County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,348 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16353 reports a modest median household income of $56,034 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,674. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,000 (47% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $665; owner occupancy is 86.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Forest County, so 16353 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 16353
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tionesta, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16353.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 16353, Tionesta, 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
3,348
Population
376.2
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16353?
54.8
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
1.4%
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?
$56,034
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$32,674
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16353 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Tionesta, 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)
$56,034 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
3,706housing units
3,706
Total Housing Units
1,051
Occupied Units
2,655
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,000
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$665
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 53 business establishments in ZIP 16353, employing approximately 258 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,387,000.
53
Businesses
258
Employees
$10.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 20.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 20.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.7% |
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 16353 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16353
Tionesta (16353)
3,348 residents
- 16364
Venus (16364)
1,347 residents
- 16233 1,246
Leeper (16233)
1,246 residents
- 16326 391
Fryburg (16326)
391 residents
- 16370 358
West Hickory (16370)
358 residents
- 16322 158
Endeavor (16322)
158 residents
- 16321 76
East Hickory (16321)
76 residents
- 16361 53
Tylersburg (16361)
53 residents
- 16332 53
Lickingville (16332)
53 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16353 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16353 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16361
Tylersburg (16361)
$108,750 median income
- 16233
Leeper (16233)
$91,159 median income
- 16326
Fryburg (16326)
$78,750 median income
- 16364
Venus (16364)
$74,886 median income
- 16353
Tionesta (16353)
$56,034 median income
- 16370 $35,833
West Hickory (16370)
$35,833 median income
- 16322 $23,854
Endeavor (16322)
$23,854 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16353 ranks #5 of 7 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 16353, 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 (3,348 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 16353 in?
ZIP code 16353 (Tionesta) 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 16353?
ZIP code 16353 in Tionesta, PA has a population of 3,348 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16353?
The median household income in ZIP 16353 is $56,034, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16353?
The median home value in ZIP 16353 is $121,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16353?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16353 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16353?
ZIP code 16353 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16353?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16353 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (11), Construction (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16353?
In ZIP code 16353, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 16353?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16353 is 30.5 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 16353?
In ZIP code 16353, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16353?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16353 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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