ZIP Code 16656

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Irvona · Clearfield County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,297

18/sq mi

Median income
$48,071

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$101,200

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.9%

Median age 46.4

Land area
74.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16656 in Irvona, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,297. The median household income is $48,071, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $101,200, 64% below the US average. 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16656 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.1 square miles in Irvona, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,297 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16656 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16656 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $101,200 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $718 per month, and 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16656 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clearfield County, so you can benchmark 16656 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,297

Population

74.1

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Irvona, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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