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Clarion County
New Bethlehem, PA
16242
16242 ZIP Code — New Bethlehem, PA
Clarion County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16242 is located in
New Bethlehem ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Clarion County .
It covers approximately 93.55 square miles and serves a population of
4,258 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16242
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $53,523. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 16242 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,258
Population density
46 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
93.55 sq mi
Water area
1.07 sq mi
Latitude
41.0224
Longitude
-79.3330
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.0%
50.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
30.3%
30.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.1%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$53,523
Median household income
$120,900
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 929 21.8% 18 and over 3,329 78.2% 65 and over 964 22.6% Median age 44.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 4,174 97.4% Two or more races 33 0.8% Hispanic or Latino 28 0.7% Asian 22 0.5% Black or African American 16 0.4% Other race 13 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.0%
50.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
30.3%
30.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.1%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 11.8% $25k–$35k 11.8% $35k–$50k 13.7% $50k–$75k 18.6% $75k–$100k 10.1% $100k–$150k 15.7% $150k–$200k 7.0% $200k+ 2.7% Median income $53,523
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $120,900 Median rent / month $651 Owner occupied 73.5% Renter occupied 26.5% Vacant 14.2% Single-family detached 82.9% Large apartment buildings 4.1% Mobile homes 7.9% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 3.8% 2000–2009 5.0% 1990–1999 9.0% 1980–1989 5.6% 1970–1979 12.9% 1960–1969 8.1% 1950–1959 10.2% 1940–1949 8.0% 1939 or earlier 37.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 9.8% 2 bedrooms 19.4% 3 bedrooms 50.4% 4 bedrooms 14.5% 5+ bedrooms 5.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.0% 1 vehicle 25.7% 2 vehicles 41.8% 3 or more 23.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 74.8% Electricity 11.7% Propane / LP gas 2.4% Fuel oil 6.3% Wood 2.2% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 992 57.2% Cohabiting couple 99 5.7% Male householder, no spouse 262 15.1% Female householder, no spouse 382 22.0% Households with children under 18 490 28.2% Households with seniors (65+) 672 38.7% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.1% 19.9% Married 63.6% 56.9% Separated 1.4% 0.6% Widowed 2.6% 14.1% Divorced 8.3% 8.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.1% Bachelor's or higher 15.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 64 8.4% Kindergarten 35 4.6% Elementary school 415 54.2% High school 154 20.1% College / grad school 98 12.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Agriculture & mining
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Professional & management
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Public administration
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.3% Service 15.1% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 17.7% Production & transportation 16.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.7% Government 15.4% Self-employed 7.7% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.2% Carpool 10.6% Public transit 0.1% Walk 1.9% Work from home 9.7% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 28.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
27.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.2% Retirement income 27.7% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 13.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.8% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.0% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.2% Visited dentist 60.5% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 18.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 232 7.0%
Disability % Any disability 15.5% Under 18 3.1% 18–64 years 10.5% 65 and over 39.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.3% Public insurance 40.9% No insurance 7.1% Uninsured under 19 8.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,013 94.2% Spanish 16 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 0.1% Other languages 10 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,224 99.2% Born in same state 4,210 98.9% Born in different state 3,932 92.3% Foreign born 14 0.3% Naturalized citizen 34 0.8% Not a US citizen 13 38.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 424 10% French 388 9.1% Arab 245 5.8%
Ancestry Count % English 108 2.5% Irish 22 0.5% German 8 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.7% Internet access 86.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16242
What city is ZIP code 16242 in?
ZIP code 16242 is primarily assigned to New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16242 in?
ZIP code 16242 falls within Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16242?
16% of residents in ZIP code 16242 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 16242 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 16242 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16242?
The median home value in ZIP code 16242 is $120,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 16242?
ZIP code 16242 has an estimated population of 4,258 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 16242 in?
ZIP code 16242 observes the EST timezone.
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