PlainZIP

Pottersdale, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16871

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

46
1/sq mi
$51,250
Median income
$164,600
Median home value
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pottersdale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16871 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16871 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pottersdale, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, home to just 46 residents across 65.7 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16871 reports a modest median household income of $51,250 (34% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,970. Local economic indicators show a 0.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is -. To put 16871 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clearfield County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 16871, Pottersdale, 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

46

Population

65.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 16871 ranks nationally

Pottersdale, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,250 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16871 vs 16845 →

ZIP 16871 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 16871 ranks #7 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 16871 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 16871 ranks #7 of 7 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
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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Pop: 19,270
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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
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Pop: 2,960

Related Areas

Clearfield County Pottersdale, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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