PlainZIP

Irvona, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16656

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,297
18/sq mi
$48,071
Median income
$101,200
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Irvona pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16656 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16656 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irvona, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,297 residents across 74.1 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16656 reports a modest median household income of $48,071 (38% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,866. The poverty rate stands at 27.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $101,200 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of $718 monthly, and 89.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clearfield County, letting you compare 16656 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 16656, Irvona, 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

1,297

Population

74.1

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16656?

46.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$48,071

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$23,866

Per Capita Income

27.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16656 ranks nationally

Irvona, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,071 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

555

Total Housing Units

490

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$101,200

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$718

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 16656, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,958,000.

18

Businesses

83

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 22.2%
Retail trade 3 16.7%

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 16656 vs 16645 →

ZIP 16656 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16656 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16656 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 16656 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
16645 Glen Hope, PA 142 3.4 mi
16861 New Millport, PA 311 4.6 mi
15753 La Jose, PA 513 4.8 mi
16640 Flinton, PA 817 6.9 mi
16627 Coalport, PA 2,278 5.0 mi
16661 Madera, PA 951 6.0 mi
16833 Curwensville, PA 5,342 9.3 mi
16616 Beccaria, PA 116 6.8 mi
16863 Olanta, PA 718 8.5 mi
16639 Fallentimber, PA 1,494 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clearfield County

15801 standard
Du Bois, PA
Pop: 19,270
16830 standard
Clearfield, PA
Pop: 13,695
16651 standard
Houtzdale, PA
Pop: 5,813
16833 standard
Curwensville, PA
Pop: 5,342
16858 standard
Morrisdale, PA
Pop: 3,688
16666 standard
Osceola Mills, PA
Pop: 2,960

Related Areas

Clearfield County Irvona, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16656 in? ▼
ZIP code 16656 (Irvona) 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 16656? ▼
ZIP code 16656 in Irvona, PA has a population of 1,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16656? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16656 is $48,071, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16656? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16656 is $101,200, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16656? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16656 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16656? ▼
ZIP code 16656 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16656? ▼
In ZIP code 16656, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 16656? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16656 is 31.4 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 16656? ▼
In ZIP code 16656, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16656? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16656 is 27.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.