ZIP Code 16871

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Pottersdale · Clearfield County · Pennsylvania

Population
46

1/sq mi

Median income
$51,250

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,600

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.5%

Median age 57.6

Land area
65.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16871 in Pottersdale, Pennsylvania has a population of 46. The median household income is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $164,600, 41% below the US average. 29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16871 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.7 square miles in Pottersdale, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 46 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 16871 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16871 sits at $51,250 (34% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,970. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $164,600 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $538 per month, and 39.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16871 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clearfield County, so you can benchmark 16871 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 16871, Pottersdale, 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

46

Population

65.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16871?

57.6

Median Age

70.2%

Male

29.8%

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?

$51,250

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$35,970

Per Capita Income

0.0%

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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

121

Total Housing Units

28

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

1.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.3%
Renter 60.7%

$164,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$538

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
16845 Karthaus, PA 1,088 2.5 mi
16859 Moshannon, PA 542 10.0 mi
17778 Westport, PA 102 7.6 mi
15861 Sinnamahoning, PA 174 9.5 mi
16834 Drifting, PA 299 10.9 mi
16829 Clarence, PA 666 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16871 in?
ZIP code 16871 (Pottersdale) 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 16871?
ZIP code 16871 in Pottersdale, PA has a population of 46 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16871?
The median household income in ZIP 16871 is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16871?
The median home value in ZIP 16871 is $164,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16871?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16871 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16871?
In ZIP code 16871, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 16871?
In ZIP code 16871, approximately 39.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Pottersdale, 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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