16342 ZIP Code — Polk, PA

Venango County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16342 is located in Polk, Pennsylvania, within Venango County. It covers approximately 66.27 square miles and serves a population of 2,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16342

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,946. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 16342 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,359

population

66.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Polk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16374 Kennerdell (7.5 mi) 16323 Franklin (9.1 mi) 16038 Harrisville (9.3 mi) 16153 Stoneboro (9.5 mi) 16145 Sandy Lake (9.6 mi) 16133 Jackson Center (10.1 mi) 16362 Utica (11 mi) 16311 Carlton (11.5 mi) 16127 Grove City (12.9 mi) 16373 Emlenton (13 mi) 16346 Seneca (14 mi) 16020 Boyers (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,359
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	66.27 sq mi
Water area	0.74 sq mi
Latitude	41.3182
Longitude	-79.9208
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	15.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,359

Population

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

$67,946

Median household income

$33,611

Per capita income

$109,900

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,159

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

119

35–44

110

195

45–54

181

135

55–59

125

60–64

227

65–74

210

114

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	331	14.0%
18 and over	2,028	86.0%
65 and over	684	29.0%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,226	93.5%
Two or more races	101	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.9%
Black or African American	20	0.8%
Asian	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	15.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$67,946

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,900
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	16.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.4%
Electricity	8.9%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Fuel oil	15.0%
Wood	15.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	466	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	55	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	291	29.8%
Female householder, no spouse	164	16.8%
Households with children under 18	207	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	331	33.9%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	31.9%
Married	44.6%	49.0%
Separated	1.3%	1.5%
Widowed	2.3%	6.4%
Divorced	22.2%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	5.1%
Kindergarten	10	3.4%
Elementary school	177	59.6%
High school	65	21.9%
College / grad school	30	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.7%

Construction 8.7%

Retail trade 8.5%

Public administration 8.0%

Professional & management 6.9%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 39.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	221	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	47.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,285	96.9%
Spanish	23	1.0%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.4%
Other languages	8	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,345	99.4%
Born in same state	2,300	97.5%
Born in different state	1,964	83.3%
Foreign born	45	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.6%
Not a US citizen	11	78.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	430	18.2%
French	230	9.7%
Arab	173	7.3%
English	36	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	21	0.9%
Polish	17	0.7%
Irish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	86.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16342

What city is ZIP code 16342 in?

ZIP code 16342 is primarily assigned to Polk, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16342 in?

ZIP code 16342 falls within Venango County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16342 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 16342 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 16342 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 16342 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16342?

18% of residents in ZIP code 16342 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16342 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 16342 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 16342 in?

ZIP code 16342 observes the EST timezone.