ZIP Code 16833

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Curwensville · Clearfield County · Pennsylvania

Population
5,342

29/sq mi

Median income
$65,809

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$141,100

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.0%

Median age 43.3

Land area
184.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 16833 in Curwensville, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,342. The median household income is $65,809, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $141,100, 49% below the US average. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16833 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 184.8 square miles in Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,342 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 16833 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16833 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $141,100 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $695 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16833 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clearfield County, so you can benchmark 16833 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 16833

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,342

Population

184.8

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Curwensville, 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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