Emlenton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16373
Venango County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,510
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,047
- Median income Near-median income area
- $135,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Emlenton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16373 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16373 covers 207.7 square miles in Emlenton, Venango County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,510 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16373 reports a modest median household income of $63,047 (19% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,084. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,600 (40% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $830; owner occupancy is 79.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Venango County, so 16373 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 16373
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Emlenton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16373.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 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 16373, Emlenton, 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
3,510
Population
207.7
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16373?
44.5
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.4%
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?
$63,047
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$32,084
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16373 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Emlenton, 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)
$63,047 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
1,826housing units
1,826
Total Housing Units
1,355
Occupied Units
471
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,600
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$830
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 91 business establishments in ZIP 16373, employing approximately 951 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,123,000.
91
Businesses
951
Employees
$36.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 10 | 11.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.4% |
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 16373 vs 16054 →
ZIP 16373 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16373
Emlenton (16373)
3,510 residents
- 16049
Parker (16049)
3,241 residents
- 16374
Kennerdell (16374)
1,968 residents
- 16319 1,355
Cranberry (16319)
1,355 residents
- 16040 975
Hilliards (16040)
975 residents
- 16054 497
Saint Petersburg (16054)
497 residents
- 16030 316
Eau Claire (16030)
316 residents
- 16213 204
Callensburg (16213)
204 residents
- 16036 200
Foxburg (16036)
200 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16373 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16373 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16040
Hilliards (16040)
$84,792 median income
- 16213
Callensburg (16213)
$71,667 median income
- 16054
Saint Petersburg (16054)
$71,500 median income
- 16036
Foxburg (16036)
$69,375 median income
- 16319
Cranberry (16319)
$65,900 median income
- 16373
Emlenton (16373)
$63,047 median income
- 16049
Parker (16049)
$62,650 median income
- 16030
Eau Claire (16030)
$61,719 median income
- 16374
Kennerdell (16374)
$57,829 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16373 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16054 | Saint Petersburg, PA | 497 | 4.1 mi |
| 16036 | Foxburg, PA | 200 | 5.2 mi |
| 16049 | Parker, PA | 3,241 | 7.8 mi |
| 16030 | Eau Claire, PA | 316 | 7.1 mi |
| 16374 | Kennerdell, PA | 1,968 | 7.1 mi |
| 16319 | Cranberry, PA | 1,355 | 8.5 mi |
| 16331 | Kossuth, PA | 88 | 9.1 mi |
| 16213 | Callensburg, PA | 204 | 9.3 mi |
| 16040 | Hilliards, PA | 975 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16373, 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 (3,510 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 16373 in?
ZIP code 16373 (Emlenton) 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 16373?
ZIP code 16373 in Emlenton, PA has a population of 3,510 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16373?
The median household income in ZIP 16373 is $63,047, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16373?
The median home value in ZIP 16373 is $135,600, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16373?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16373 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16373?
ZIP code 16373 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 951 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16373?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16373 are: Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (13), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16373?
In ZIP code 16373, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 16373?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16373 is 31.2 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 16373?
In ZIP code 16373, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16373?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16373 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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