Madera, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16661
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 951
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,021
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Madera pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16661 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16661 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madera, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, home to just 951 residents across 52.5 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16661 reports a modest median household income of $58,021 (25% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,095. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,500 (50% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 94.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clearfield County, so 16661 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 16661
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madera, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16661.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 16661, Madera, 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
951
Population
52.5
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16661?
50.4
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.6%
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?
$58,021
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$30,095
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 16661 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Madera, 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)
$58,021 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
479housing units
479
Total Housing Units
379
Occupied Units
100
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,500
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 16661, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $703,000.
10
Businesses
23
Employees
$703K
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3 | 30.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 30.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 30.0% |
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 16661 vs 16616 →
ZIP 16661 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
- 16627 2,278
Coalport (16627)
2,278 residents
- 16656 1,297
Irvona (16656)
1,297 residents
- 16661 951
Madera (16661)
951 residents
- 16863 718
Olanta (16863)
718 residents
- 16671 505
Ramey (16671)
505 residents
- 16620 414
Brisbin (16620)
414 residents
- 16861 311
New Millport (16861)
311 residents
- 16837 186
Glen Richey (16837)
186 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16661 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16661 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16671
Ramey (16671)
$78,750 median income
- 16645
Glen Hope (16645)
$68,750 median income
- 16651
Houtzdale (16651)
$66,357 median income
- 16863
Olanta (16863)
$66,071 median income
- 16627
Coalport (16627)
$64,013 median income
- 16837
Glen Richey (16837)
$58,063 median income
- 16661
Madera (16661)
$58,021 median income
- 16620
Brisbin (16620)
$57,857 median income
- 16656
Irvona (16656)
$48,071 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16661 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16616 | Beccaria, PA | 116 | 4.7 mi |
| 16645 | Glen Hope, PA | 142 | 3.4 mi |
| 16651 | Houtzdale, PA | 5,813 | 4.1 mi |
| 16863 | Olanta, PA | 718 | 5.2 mi |
| 16861 | New Millport, PA | 311 | 4.0 mi |
| 16671 | Ramey, PA | 505 | 4.1 mi |
| 16620 | Brisbin, PA | 414 | 5.5 mi |
| 16627 | Coalport, PA | 2,278 | 5.9 mi |
| 16837 | Glen Richey, PA | 186 | 7.6 mi |
| 16656 | Irvona, PA | 1,297 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16661, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 16661 in?
ZIP code 16661 (Madera) 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 16661?
ZIP code 16661 in Madera, PA has a population of 951 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16661?
The median household income in ZIP 16661 is $58,021, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16661?
The median home value in ZIP 16661 is $113,500, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16661?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16661 is White at 89.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16661?
ZIP code 16661 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16661?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16661 are: Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16661?
In ZIP code 16661, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16661?
In ZIP code 16661, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16661?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16661 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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