Grampian, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16838
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,821
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,917
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grampian 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
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16838 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16838 covers 105.9 square miles in Grampian, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,821 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16838 reports a modest median household income of $57,917 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,165. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,400 (48% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $920; owner occupancy is 78.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clearfield County, so 16838 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 16838
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grampian, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16838.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16838, Grampian, 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
1,821
Population
105.9
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16838?
47.1
Median Age
56.4%
Male
43.6%
Female
0.3%
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?
$57,917
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$31,165
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16838 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Grampian, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,917 21st percentile higher than 21% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
929housing units
929
Total Housing Units
785
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,400
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$920
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 16838, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,200,000.
27
Businesses
88
Employees
$3.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 22.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 18.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.1% |
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 16838 vs 15856 →
ZIP 16838 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15801
Du Bois (15801)
19,270 residents
- 16833 5,342
Curwensville (16833)
5,342 residents
- 16838 1,821
Grampian (16838)
1,821 residents
- 15757 1,618
Mahaffey (15757)
1,618 residents
- 15848 1,027
Luthersburg (15848)
1,027 residents
- 15856 889
Rockton (15856)
889 residents
- 16861 311
New Millport (16861)
311 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16838 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16838 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15801
Du Bois (15801)
$67,583 median income
- 15848
Luthersburg (15848)
$66,250 median income
- 16833
Curwensville (16833)
$65,809 median income
- 15856
Rockton (15856)
$61,985 median income
- 16838
Grampian (16838)
$57,917 median income
- 15757
Mahaffey (15757)
$56,176 median income
- 16861 $21,949
New Millport (16861)
$21,949 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16838 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16838, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,821 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16838 in?
ZIP code 16838 (Grampian) 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 16838?
ZIP code 16838 in Grampian, PA has a population of 1,821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16838?
The median household income in ZIP 16838 is $57,917, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16838?
The median home value in ZIP 16838 is $118,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16838 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16838?
ZIP code 16838 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16838?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16838 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Health care and social assistance (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16838?
In ZIP code 16838, 76.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 16838?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16838 is 26.7 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 16838?
In ZIP code 16838, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16838 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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