Clearfield, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16830
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,695
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,304
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clearfield 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
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16830 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16830 (Clearfield, PA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.8 in 2023 to 196.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16830 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,695 residents across 331.6 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16830 reports a modest median household income of $58,304 (25% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,354. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,300 (43% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $752; owner occupancy is 68.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clearfield County, so 16830 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 16830
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clearfield, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16830.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 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 16830, Clearfield, 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
13,695
Population
331.6
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16830?
43.7
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
2.5%
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?
$58,304
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$32,354
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16830 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Clearfield, 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)
$58,304 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,915housing units
6,915
Total Housing Units
5,995
Occupied Units
920
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,300
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$752
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16830 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 134 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 149 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 174 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 185 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 197 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 423 business establishments in ZIP 16830, employing approximately 5,643 people with a combined annual payroll of $252,271,000.
423
Businesses
5,643
Employees
$252.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 74 | 17.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 18 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.4% |
| Information | 9 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
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 16830 vs 16843 →
ZIP 16830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16830
Clearfield (16830)
13,695 residents
- 16833 5,342
Curwensville (16833)
5,342 residents
- 16881 2,232
Woodland (16881)
2,232 residents
- 16878 1,762
West Decatur (16878)
1,762 residents
- 15849 1,399
Penfield (15849)
1,399 residents
- 16843 657
Hyde (16843)
657 residents
- 16876 311
Wallaceton (16876)
311 residents
- 16855 282
Mineral Springs (16855)
282 residents
- 16825 240
Bigler (16825)
240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16830 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16855
Mineral Springs (16855)
$71,667 median income
- 16876
Wallaceton (16876)
$70,000 median income
- 16881
Woodland (16881)
$66,458 median income
- 16833
Curwensville (16833)
$65,809 median income
- 16878
West Decatur (16878)
$62,169 median income
- 15849
Penfield (15849)
$60,096 median income
- 16830
Clearfield (16830)
$58,304 median income
- 16837
Glen Richey (16837)
$58,063 median income
- 16825
Bigler (16825)
$54,844 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16830 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16843 | Hyde, PA | 657 | 5.9 mi |
| 16855 | Mineral Springs, PA | 282 | 6.8 mi |
| 16837 | Glen Richey, PA | 186 | 9.8 mi |
| 16881 | Woodland, PA | 2,232 | 7.5 mi |
| 15849 | Penfield, PA | 1,399 | 9.2 mi |
| 16825 | Bigler, PA | 240 | 9.4 mi |
| 16878 | West Decatur, PA | 1,762 | 10.9 mi |
| 16876 | Wallaceton, PA | 311 | 11.1 mi |
| 16833 | Curwensville, PA | 5,342 | 12.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16830, 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 (13,695 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 16830 in?
ZIP code 16830 (Clearfield) 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 16830?
ZIP code 16830 in Clearfield, PA has a population of 13,695 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16830?
The median household income in ZIP 16830 is $58,304, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16830?
The median home value in ZIP 16830 is $130,300, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16830?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16830 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16830?
ZIP code 16830 has 423 business establishments employing approximately 5,643 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16830?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16830 are: Retail trade (74), Health care and social assistance (66), Other services (except public administration) (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16830?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16830 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16830?
In ZIP code 16830, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 16830?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16830 is 19.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16830?
In ZIP code 16830, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16830?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16830 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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