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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
$58,304
Median income
$130,300
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,354. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.2%. Housing costs here run $130,300 for a typical home value (43% below the state average), with rent averaging $752 a month; 68.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 16830?

43.7

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

How ZIP 16830 ranks nationally

Clearfield, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,304 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$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

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ZIP 16830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16830 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Clearfield County

15801 standard
Du Bois, PA
Pop: 19,270
16651 standard
Houtzdale, PA
Pop: 5,813
16833 standard
Curwensville, PA
Pop: 5,342
16858 standard
Morrisdale, PA
Pop: 3,688
16666 standard
Osceola Mills, PA
Pop: 2,960
16627 standard
Coalport, PA
Pop: 2,278

Related Areas

Clearfield County Clearfield, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.