ZIP Code 16833
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Curwensville · Clearfield County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 5,342
- Median income
- $65,809
- Median home value
- $141,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.0%
- Land area
- 184.8 sq mi
29/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.3
New York
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16833?
43.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.9%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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