ZIP Code 16836

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Frenchville · Clearfield County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,152

4/sq mi

Median income
$62,841

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$131,700

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.9%

Median age 55.2

Land area
320.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16836 in Frenchville, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,152. The median household income is $62,841, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $131,700, 53% below the US average. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16836 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 320.0 square miles in Frenchville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,152 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 16836 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16836 sits at $62,841 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,845. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $131,700 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $967 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16836 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clearfield County, so you can benchmark 16836 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 →

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 16836, Frenchville, 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

1,152

Population

320.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16836?

55.2

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$62,841

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$34,845

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

801

Total Housing Units

482

Occupied Units

319

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$131,700

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$967

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 16836, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $749,000.

9

Businesses

34

Employees

$749K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 44.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 33.3%

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 16836 vs 16881 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16881 Woodland, PA 2,232 8.5 mi
16858 Morrisdale, PA 3,688 10.7 mi
15868 Weedville, PA 1,350 11.1 mi
16847 Kylertown, PA 335 11.5 mi
16855 Mineral Springs, PA 282 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16836 in?
ZIP code 16836 (Frenchville) 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 16836?
ZIP code 16836 in Frenchville, PA has a population of 1,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16836?
The median household income in ZIP 16836 is $62,841, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16836?
The median home value in ZIP 16836 is $131,700, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16836?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16836 is White at 98.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16836?
ZIP code 16836 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16836?
In ZIP code 16836, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 16836?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16836 is 33.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16836?
In ZIP code 16836, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16836?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16836 is 13.4% 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 Frenchville, 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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