ZIP Code 16830
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Clearfield · Clearfield County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 13,695
- Median income
- $58,304
- Median home value
- $130,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.1%
- Land area
- 331.6 sq mi
41/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 53% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.7
New York
ZIP code 16830 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania has a population of 13,695. The median household income is $58,304, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $130,300, 53% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16830 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 331.6 square miles in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 13,695 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 16830 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16830 sits at $58,304 (25% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,354. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $130,300 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $752 per month, and 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16830 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clearfield County, so you can benchmark 16830 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 16830
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$32,354
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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