ZIP Code 16861

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New Millport · Clearfield County · Pennsylvania

Population
311

10/sq mi

Median income
$21,949

▼ 71% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.7%

Median age 54.7

Land area
31.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16861 in New Millport, Pennsylvania has a population of 311. The median household income is $21,949, which is 71% below the national average. 3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16861 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.4 square miles in New Millport, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 311 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 16861 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16861 sits at $21,949 (72% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,895. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 98.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16861 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, 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 16861 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 16861, New Millport, 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

311

Population

31.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 16861?

54.7

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
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?

$21,949

Median Household Income

-72% vs state

$23,895

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.7%

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

What does housing look like?

216

Total Housing Units

173

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.8%
Renter 1.2%

1945

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16861 vs 16645 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16645 Glen Hope, PA 142 4.8 mi
16863 Olanta, PA 718 4.0 mi
16661 Madera, PA 951 4.0 mi
16656 Irvona, PA 1,297 4.6 mi
16833 Curwensville, PA 5,342 5.8 mi
16837 Glen Richey, PA 186 6.1 mi
16627 Coalport, PA 2,278 7.7 mi
16651 Houtzdale, PA 5,813 7.6 mi
16616 Beccaria, PA 116 7.8 mi
16671 Ramey, PA 505 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16861 in?
ZIP code 16861 (New Millport) 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 16861?
ZIP code 16861 in New Millport, PA has a population of 311 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16861?
The median household income in ZIP 16861 is $21,949, which is 71% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16861?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16861 is White at 97.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16861?
In ZIP code 16861, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.7% 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 16861?
In ZIP code 16861, approximately 98.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16861?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16861 is 21.1% 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 New Millport, 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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