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Curwensville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16833

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,342
29/sq mi
$65,809
Median income
$141,100
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Curwensville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16833 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16833 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,342 residents across 184.8 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16833 reports a modest median household income of $65,809 (15% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,732. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. Housing costs here run $141,100 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging $695 a month; 82.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clearfield County, letting you compare 16833 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 16833

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Curwensville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16833.

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 16833, Curwensville, 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

5,342

Population

184.8

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16833?

43.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$65,809

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$35,732

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16833 ranks nationally

Curwensville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,809 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,444

Total Housing Units

2,163

Occupied Units

281

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$141,100

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$695

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 16833, employing approximately 844 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,644,000.

97

Businesses

844

Employees

$34.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 19 19.6%
Retail trade 16 16.5%
Construction 15 15.5%
Health care and social assistance 13 13.4%
Manufacturing 9 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 9.3%
Finance and insurance 4 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.1%

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 16833 vs 16837 →

ZIP 16833 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 16833 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 16833 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 16833 ranks #4 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
16837 Glen Richey, PA 186 5.2 mi
16838 Grampian, PA 1,821 5.0 mi
16861 New Millport, PA 311 5.8 mi
16863 Olanta, PA 718 5.6 mi
16656 Irvona, PA 1,297 9.3 mi
16843 Hyde, PA 657 7.1 mi
16645 Glen Hope, PA 142 10.6 mi
16661 Madera, PA 951 9.5 mi
15848 Luthersburg, PA 1,027 9.8 mi
16830 Clearfield, PA 13,695 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clearfield County

15801 standard
Du Bois, PA
Pop: 19,270
16830 standard
Clearfield, PA
Pop: 13,695
16651 standard
Houtzdale, PA
Pop: 5,813
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 Curwensville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16833 in? ▼
ZIP code 16833 (Curwensville) 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 16833? ▼
ZIP code 16833 in Curwensville, PA has a population of 5,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16833? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16833 is $65,809, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16833? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16833 is $141,100, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16833? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16833 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16833? ▼
ZIP code 16833 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 844 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16833? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16833 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Retail trade (16), Construction (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16833? ▼
In ZIP code 16833, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 16833? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16833 is 25.8 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 16833? ▼
In ZIP code 16833, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16833? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16833 is 11.4% 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.