Claysburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16625
Blair County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,868
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,274
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Claysburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16625 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16625 covers 83.0 square miles in Claysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,868 residents on file, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16625 reports a modest median household income of $55,274 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,154. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 0.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,300 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $804; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blair County, so 16625 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 16625
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Claysburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16625.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 16625, Claysburg, 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
3,868
Population
83.0
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16625?
47.3
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$55,274
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$30,154
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16625 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Claysburg, 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)
$55,274 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
1,581housing units
1,581
Total Housing Units
1,327
Occupied Units
254
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,300
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$804
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 76 business establishments in ZIP 16625, employing approximately 3,166 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,206,000.
76
Businesses
3,166
Employees
$192.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 9 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.3% |
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 16625 vs 16670 →
ZIP 16625 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16635
Duncansville (16635)
11,321 residents
- 16673
Roaring Spring (16673)
5,519 residents
- 16625 3,868
Claysburg (16625)
3,868 residents
- 16637 2,873
East Freedom (16637)
2,873 residents
- 16664 2,104
New Enterprise (16664)
2,104 residents
- 15521 1,872
Alum Bank (15521)
1,872 residents
- 16655 1,601
Imler (16655)
1,601 residents
- 16667 1,392
Osterburg (16667)
1,392 residents
- 16665 299
Newry (16665)
299 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16625 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16625 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16664
New Enterprise (16664)
$76,364 median income
- 16682
Sproul (16682)
$75,121 median income
- 16667
Osterburg (16667)
$74,167 median income
- 16673
Roaring Spring (16673)
$70,464 median income
- 16635
Duncansville (16635)
$69,760 median income
- 16655
Imler (16655)
$66,823 median income
- 16665
Newry (16665)
$66,250 median income
- 16637
East Freedom (16637)
$56,083 median income
- 16625
Claysburg (16625)
$55,274 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16625 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16670 | Queen, PA | 47 | 1.4 mi |
| 16682 | Sproul, PA | 117 | 2.9 mi |
| 16655 | Imler, PA | 1,601 | 3.2 mi |
| 16637 | East Freedom, PA | 2,873 | 4.6 mi |
| 16667 | Osterburg, PA | 1,392 | 7.2 mi |
| 16673 | Roaring Spring, PA | 5,519 | 6.5 mi |
| 16635 | Duncansville, PA | 11,321 | 9.2 mi |
| 16665 | Newry, PA | 299 | 8.3 mi |
| 16664 | New Enterprise, PA | 2,104 | 8.4 mi |
| 15521 | Alum Bank, PA | 1,872 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16625, 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 (3,868 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 16625 in?
ZIP code 16625 (Claysburg) is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Blair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blair-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16625?
ZIP code 16625 in Claysburg, PA has a population of 3,868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16625?
The median household income in ZIP 16625 is $55,274, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16625?
The median home value in ZIP 16625 is $164,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16625?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16625 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16625?
ZIP code 16625 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 3,166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16625?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16625 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16625?
In ZIP code 16625, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 16625?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16625 is 25.4 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 16625?
In ZIP code 16625, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16625?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16625 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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