Houtzdale, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16651
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,813
- 53/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,357
- Median income Near-median income area
- $111,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Houtzdale pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 53
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16651 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16651 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houtzdale, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,813 residents across 109.9 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16651 reports a modest median household income of $66,357 (15% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,257. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,100 (51% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $667; owner occupancy is 80.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clearfield County, so 16651 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 16651
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houtzdale, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16651.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 16651, Houtzdale, 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
5,813
Population
109.9
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16651?
42.4
Median Age
71.0%
Male
29.0%
Female
1.2%
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?
$66,357
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$23,257
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16651 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Houtzdale, 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)
$66,357 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
1,727housing units
1,727
Total Housing Units
1,410
Occupied Units
317
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,100
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$667
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 16651, employing approximately 427 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,739,000.
69
Businesses
427
Employees
$10.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 15.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.3% |
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 16651 vs 16620 →
ZIP 16651 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16651
Houtzdale (16651)
5,813 residents
- 16666
Osceola Mills (16666)
2,960 residents
- 16878 1,762
West Decatur (16878)
1,762 residents
- 16661 951
Madera (16661)
951 residents
- 16863 718
Olanta (16863)
718 residents
- 16671 505
Ramey (16671)
505 residents
- 16680 427
Smithmill (16680)
427 residents
- 16620 414
Brisbin (16620)
414 residents
- 16861 311
New Millport (16861)
311 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16651 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16651 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16680
Smithmill (16680)
$81,827 median income
- 16671
Ramey (16671)
$78,750 median income
- 16855
Mineral Springs (16855)
$71,667 median income
- 16651
Houtzdale (16651)
$66,357 median income
- 16863
Olanta (16863)
$66,071 median income
- 16666
Osceola Mills (16666)
$63,262 median income
- 16878
West Decatur (16878)
$62,169 median income
- 16661
Madera (16661)
$58,021 median income
- 16620
Brisbin (16620)
$57,857 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16651 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16620 | Brisbin, PA | 414 | 1.7 mi |
| 16671 | Ramey, PA | 505 | 4.0 mi |
| 16666 | Osceola Mills, PA | 2,960 | 3.5 mi |
| 16661 | Madera, PA | 951 | 4.1 mi |
| 16680 | Smithmill, PA | 427 | 6.9 mi |
| 16616 | Beccaria, PA | 116 | 6.5 mi |
| 16878 | West Decatur, PA | 1,762 | 7.4 mi |
| 16855 | Mineral Springs, PA | 282 | 10.2 mi |
| 16863 | Olanta, PA | 718 | 6.5 mi |
| 16861 | New Millport, PA | 311 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16651, 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 (5,813 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 16651 in?
ZIP code 16651 (Houtzdale) is located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Clearfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clearfield-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16651?
ZIP code 16651 in Houtzdale, PA has a population of 5,813 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16651?
The median household income in ZIP 16651 is $66,357, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16651?
The median home value in ZIP 16651 is $111,100, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16651?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16651 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16651?
ZIP code 16651 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 427 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16651?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16651 are: Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (12), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16651?
In ZIP code 16651, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 16651?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16651 is 28.8 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 16651?
In ZIP code 16651, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16651?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16651 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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