ZIP Code 16822

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Beech Creek · Clinton County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,283

9/sq mi

Median income
$71,635

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$200,000

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.8%

Median age 46.1

Land area
253.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 16822 in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,283. The median household income is $71,635, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $200,000, 28% below the US average. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16822 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 253.7 square miles in Beech Creek, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,283 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 16822 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16822 sits at $71,635 (8% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,164. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $200,000 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $672 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16822 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 16822 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 16822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16822.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 16822, Beech Creek, 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

2,283

Population

253.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16822?

46.1

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$71,635

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$35,164

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

970

Total Housing Units

769

Occupied Units

201

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$200,000

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$672

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 16822, employing approximately 231 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,449,000.

39

Businesses

231

Employees

$9.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 28.2%
Manufacturing 6 15.4%
Retail trade 5 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.7%

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 16822 vs 16841 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16841 Howard, PA 5,934 8.1 mi
16826 Blanchard, PA 616 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clinton County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16822 in?
ZIP code 16822 (Beech Creek) is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16822?
ZIP code 16822 in Beech Creek, PA has a population of 2,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16822?
The median household income in ZIP 16822 is $71,635, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16822?
The median home value in ZIP 16822 is $200,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16822?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16822 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16822?
ZIP code 16822 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16822?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16822 are: Construction (11), Manufacturing (6), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16822?
In ZIP code 16822, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 16822?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16822 is 28.0 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 16822?
In ZIP code 16822, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16822?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16822 is 11.1% 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 Beech Creek, 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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