ZIP Code 16839

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Grassflat · Clearfield County · Pennsylvania

Population
489

177/sq mi

Median income
$63,000

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,200

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.0%

Median age 43.6

Land area
2.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16839 in Grassflat, Pennsylvania has a population of 489. The median household income is $63,000, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $161,200, 42% below the US average. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16839 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.8 square miles in Grassflat, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 489 residents, producing a population density of 177 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 16839 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16839 sits at $63,000 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,617. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $161,200 (29% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16839 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clearfield County, so you can benchmark 16839 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 16839, Grassflat, 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

489

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

177

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16839?

43.6

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$63,000

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$28,617

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

163

Total Housing Units

160

Occupied Units

3

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$161,200

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 16839, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $813,000.

10

Businesses

25

Employees

$813K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 8 80.0%

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 16839 vs 16834 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16834 Drifting, PA 299 2.5 mi
16849 Lanse, PA 331 3.0 mi
16847 Kylertown, PA 335 2.8 mi
16879 Winburne, PA 532 3.1 mi
16858 Morrisdale, PA 3,688 4.7 mi
16860 Munson, PA 451 5.0 mi
16859 Moshannon, PA 542 5.2 mi
16821 Allport, PA 318 5.5 mi
16840 Hawk Run, PA 510 7.4 mi
16866 Philipsburg, PA 9,881 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16839 in?
ZIP code 16839 (Grassflat) 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 16839?
ZIP code 16839 in Grassflat, PA has a population of 489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16839?
The median household income in ZIP 16839 is $63,000, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16839?
The median home value in ZIP 16839 is $161,200, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16839?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16839 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16839?
ZIP code 16839 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16839?
In ZIP code 16839, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16839?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16839 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Grassflat, 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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