PlainZIP

Hawk Run, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16840

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

510
260/sq mi
$46,540
Median income
$9,999
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hawk Run pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
260
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16840 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16840 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hawk Run, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, home to just 510 residents across 2.0 square miles, a density of 260 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16840 reports a modest median household income of $46,540 (40% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $18,917. Local economic indicators show a 0.0% poverty rate alongside 49.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $9,999 for a typical home value (96% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 86.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16840, plus 6 more within Clearfield County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 16840, Hawk Run, 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

510

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

260

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16840?

28.4

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

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?

$46,540

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$18,917

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

49.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 16840 ranks nationally

Hawk Run, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,540 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 96.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

151

Total Housing Units

151

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$9,999

Median Home Value

-96% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 16840, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,000.

4

Businesses

9

Employees

$88K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 75.0%

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 16840 vs 16821 →

ZIP 16840 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16840 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16840 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 16840 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
16821 Allport, PA 318 2.8 mi
16860 Munson, PA 451 2.4 mi
16858 Morrisdale, PA 3,688 5.4 mi
16866 Philipsburg, PA 9,881 4.2 mi
16879 Winburne, PA 532 4.3 mi
16847 Kylertown, PA 335 5.6 mi
16849 Lanse, PA 331 5.3 mi
16876 Wallaceton, PA 311 5.4 mi
16878 West Decatur, PA 1,762 6.7 mi
16677 Sandy Ridge, PA 481 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clearfield County

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Pop: 19,270
16830 standard
Clearfield, PA
Pop: 13,695
16651 standard
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Pop: 5,813
16833 standard
Curwensville, PA
Pop: 5,342
16858 standard
Morrisdale, PA
Pop: 3,688
16666 standard
Osceola Mills, PA
Pop: 2,960

Related Areas

Clearfield County Hawk Run, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16840 in? ▼
ZIP code 16840 (Hawk Run) 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 16840? ▼
ZIP code 16840 in Hawk Run, PA has a population of 510 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16840? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16840 is $46,540, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16840? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16840 is $9,999, which is 96% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16840? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16840 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16840? ▼
ZIP code 16840 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16840? ▼
In ZIP code 16840, 96.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16840? ▼
In ZIP code 16840, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.