ZIP Code 16855

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Mineral Springs · Clearfield County · Pennsylvania

Population
282

41/sq mi

Median income
$71,667

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.3%

Median age 47.4

Land area
6.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16855 in Mineral Springs, Pennsylvania has a population of 282. The median household income is $71,667, which is 6% below the national average. 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16855 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.9 square miles in Mineral Springs, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 282 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 16855 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16855 sits at $71,667 (8% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,088. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16855 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, 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 16855 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 16855, Mineral Springs, 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

282

Population

6.9

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16855?

47.4

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

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?

$71,667

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$31,088

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.3%

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

What does housing look like?

98

Total Housing Units

80

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.3%

1944

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 16855, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $833,000.

4

Businesses

19

Employees

$833K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 16855 vs 16825 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16825 Bigler, PA 240 3.5 mi
16881 Woodland, PA 2,232 3.8 mi
16843 Hyde, PA 657 4.7 mi
16878 West Decatur, PA 1,762 4.2 mi
16876 Wallaceton, PA 311 5.0 mi
16830 Clearfield, PA 13,695 6.8 mi
16837 Glen Richey, PA 186 6.2 mi
16651 Houtzdale, PA 5,813 10.2 mi
16666 Osceola Mills, PA 2,960 8.8 mi
16863 Olanta, PA 718 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16855 in?
ZIP code 16855 (Mineral Springs) 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 16855?
ZIP code 16855 in Mineral Springs, PA has a population of 282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16855?
The median household income in ZIP 16855 is $71,667, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16855?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16855 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16855?
ZIP code 16855 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16855?
In ZIP code 16855, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.3% 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 16855?
In ZIP code 16855, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16855?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16855 is 9.9% 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 Mineral Springs, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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