PlainZIP

Olanta, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16863

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

718
11/sq mi
$66,071
Median income
$121,200
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Olanta pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16863 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16863 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Olanta, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, home to just 718 residents across 65.9 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16863 reports a modest median household income of $66,071 (15% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,215. Poverty here runs at 14.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $121,200 (47% below the state average), median rent at $446 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clearfield County, letting you compare 16863 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 16863, Olanta, 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

718

Population

65.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16863?

57.0

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
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 3.4%
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?

$66,071

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$33,215

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 16863 ranks nationally

Olanta, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,071 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

320

Total Housing Units

286

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$121,200

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$446

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 16863, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,963,000.

6

Businesses

36

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 50.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 16863 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 16863 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 16863 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 16863 ranks #4 of 9 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
16837 Glen Richey, PA 186 2.4 mi
16661 Madera, PA 951 5.2 mi
16861 New Millport, PA 311 4.0 mi
16843 Hyde, PA 657 6.4 mi
16833 Curwensville, PA 5,342 5.6 mi
16645 Glen Hope, PA 142 7.8 mi
16651 Houtzdale, PA 5,813 6.5 mi
16616 Beccaria, PA 116 9.9 mi
16878 West Decatur, PA 1,762 8.1 mi
16855 Mineral Springs, PA 282 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clearfield County

15801 standard
Du Bois, PA
Pop: 19,270
16830 standard
Clearfield, PA
Pop: 13,695
16651 standard
Houtzdale, PA
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 Olanta, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16863 in? ▼
ZIP code 16863 (Olanta) 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 16863? ▼
ZIP code 16863 in Olanta, PA has a population of 718 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16863? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16863 is $66,071, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16863? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16863 is $121,200, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16863? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16863 is White at 96.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16863? ▼
ZIP code 16863 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16863? ▼
In ZIP code 16863, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 16863? ▼
In ZIP code 16863, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16863? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16863 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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