ZIP Code 16879

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Source:

Winburne · Clearfield County · Pennsylvania

Population
532

97/sq mi

Median income
$80,417

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.2%

Median age 51.3

Land area
5.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16879 in Winburne, Pennsylvania has a population of 532. The median household income is $80,417, which is 5% above the national average. 8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16879 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.5 square miles in Winburne, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 532 residents, producing a population density of 97 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 16879 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16879 sits at $80,417 (3% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,333. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16879 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, 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 16879 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 16879, Winburne, 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

532

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

97

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16879?

51.3

Median Age

60.6%

Male

39.4%

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?

$80,417

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$38,333

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.2%

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

What does housing look like?

190

Total Housing Units

190

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.7%
Renter 5.3%

1945

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 16879, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $440,000.

7

Businesses

26

Employees

$440K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 42.9%

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 16879 vs 16860 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16860 Munson, PA 451 1.9 mi
16847 Kylertown, PA 335 2.2 mi
16849 Lanse, PA 331 2.0 mi
16821 Allport, PA 318 2.7 mi
16839 Grassflat, PA 489 3.1 mi
16858 Morrisdale, PA 3,688 3.4 mi
16840 Hawk Run, PA 510 4.3 mi
16834 Drifting, PA 299 5.4 mi
16866 Philipsburg, PA 9,881 7.2 mi
16876 Wallaceton, PA 311 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16879 in?
ZIP code 16879 (Winburne) 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 16879?
ZIP code 16879 in Winburne, PA has a population of 532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16879?
The median household income in ZIP 16879 is $80,417, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16879?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16879 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16879?
ZIP code 16879 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16879?
In ZIP code 16879, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.2% 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 16879?
In ZIP code 16879, approximately 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16879?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16879 is 2.2% 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 Winburne, 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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