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Clinton County
Beech Creek, PA
16822
16822 ZIP Code — Beech Creek, PA
Clinton County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16822 is located in
Beech Creek ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Clinton County .
It covers approximately 100.60 square miles and serves a population of
1,935 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 16822
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 $174,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $71,205. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 16822 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,935
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
035
Geography
Land area
100.60 sq mi
Water area
0.27 sq mi
Latitude
41.1555
Longitude
-77.7054
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.7%
49.2%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
32.1%
31.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
18.8%
16.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.1%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$71,205
Median household income
$174,400
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 328 17.0% 18 and over 1,607 83.0% 65 and over 383 19.8% Median age 47.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,889 96.6% Two or more races 26 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 20 1% Other race 20 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.7%
49.2%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
32.1%
31.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
18.8%
16.9%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.1%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 4.7% $15k–$25k 12.4% $25k–$35k 5.5% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 17.4% $75k–$100k 15.7% $100k–$150k 20.3% $150k–$200k 7.3% $200k+ 4.0% Median income $71,205
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $174,400 Median rent / month $764 Owner occupied 86.0% Renter occupied 14.0% Vacant 25.0% Single-family detached 86.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.1% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.64
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 8.0% 1990–1999 20.6% 1980–1989 12.0% 1970–1979 13.0% 1960–1969 7.7% 1950–1959 11.0% 1940–1949 1.6% 1939 or earlier 24.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.1% 1 bedroom 10.9% 2 bedrooms 23.7% 3 bedrooms 43.6% 4 bedrooms 13.2% 5+ bedrooms 5.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.9% 1 vehicle 20.0% 2 vehicles 35.4% 3 or more 39.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.0% Electricity 26.1% Propane / LP gas 6.6% Fuel oil 50.5% Wood 12.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 421 54.7% Cohabiting couple 93 12.1% Male householder, no spouse 97 12.6% Female householder, no spouse 158 20.5% Households with children under 18 197 25.6% Households with seniors (65+) 269 35.0% Average household size 2.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.8% 27.0% Married 55.3% 51.5% Separated 2.6% 1.3% Widowed 3.4% 10.1% Divorced 10.8% 10.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.6% Bachelor's or higher 15.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 2.1% Kindergarten 27 8.2% Elementary school 146 44.2% High school 89 27.0% College / grad school 61 18.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Professional & management
3.6%
Public administration
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.1% Service 20.7% Sales & office 16.5% Natural resources & construction 11.2% Production & transportation 28.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.8% Government 9.0% Self-employed 7.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.9% Carpool 8.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.4% Work from home 2.9% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 26.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.6% Retirement income 29.6% Supplemental Security 6.1% Cash public assistance 4.4% Food stamps / SNAP 13.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.2% High blood pressure 35.5% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 30.8% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 19.0% No physical activity 25.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.2% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 10.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 62.9% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 16.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 156 9.7%
Disability % Any disability 19.3% Under 18 4.3% 18–64 years 18.9% 65 and over 33.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.4% Public insurance 39.9% No insurance 5.6% Uninsured under 19 3.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,854 95.8% Spanish 22 1.2% Other Indo-European 22 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,935 100.0% Born in same state 1,903 98.3% Born in different state 1,676 86.6% Foreign born 32 1.7% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 182 9.4% French 170 8.8% Arab 149 7.7%
Ancestry Count % English 43 2.2% German 7 0.4% Irish 3 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.7% Internet access 86.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16822
What city is ZIP code 16822 in?
ZIP code 16822 is primarily assigned to Beech Creek, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16822 in?
ZIP code 16822 falls within Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 16822 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 16822 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 16822 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 16822 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 16822 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 16822 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16822?
The median home value in ZIP code 16822 is $174,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 16822 in?
ZIP code 16822 observes the EST timezone.
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