16830 ZIP Code — Clearfield, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16830 is located in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 132.00 square miles and serves a population of 13,644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16830

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $52,853. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 20 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16830 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,644

population

132.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16830 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16830

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clearfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16881 Woodland (7.7 mi) 15849 Penfield (8 mi) 15856 Rockton (9.6 mi) 16878 West Decatur (10.2 mi) 16836 Frenchville (10.5 mi) 16833 Curwensville (11.1 mi) 16838 Grampian (11.7 mi) 16863 Olanta (12.4 mi) 15868 Weedville (12.8 mi) 15801 Du Bois (13.8 mi) 16858 Morrisdale (13.9 mi) 16861 New Millport (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,644
Population density	103 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	132.00 sq mi
Water area	1.46 sq mi
Latitude	41.0896
Longitude	-78.4411
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

13,644

Population

103

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$52,853

Median household income

$28,719

Per capita income

$113,900

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

62.6%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

4,384

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

390

Under 5

406

465

5–9

483

336

10–14

349

402

15–19

418

330

20–24

343

903

25–34

939

868

35–44

902

623

45–54

647

534

55–59

556

387

60–64

402

785

65–74

815

441

75–84

458

227

85+

235

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,953	21.6%
18 and over	10,691	78.4%
65 and over	2,961	21.7%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	13,084	94.8%
Two or more races	286	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	161	1.2%
Black or African American	120	0.9%
Asian	104	0.8%
Other race	49	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$52,853

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,900
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	62.6%
Renter occupied	37.4%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	62.9%
Large apartment buildings	6.1%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	37.3%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.0%
Electricity	22.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	43.9%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,229	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	506	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,218	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,821	31.5%
Households with children under 18	1,627	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,119	36.7%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	30.4%
Married	44.0%	39.4%
Separated	0.9%	1.8%
Widowed	4.4%	13.4%
Divorced	13.6%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	240	8.6%
Kindergarten	161	5.8%
Elementary school	1,211	43.5%
High school	629	22.6%
College / grad school	545	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Retail trade 16.5%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Construction 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Professional & management 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Public administration 6.2%

Other services 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 35.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	7.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	788	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,848	94.2%
Spanish	115	0.9%
Other Indo-European	40	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	48	0.4%
Other languages	27	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,451	98.6%
Born in same state	13,426	98.4%
Born in different state	12,185	89.3%
Foreign born	25	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	193	1.4%
Not a US citizen	116	60.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,837	13.5%
French	1,362	10%
Arab	505	3.7%
English	157	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	64	0.5%
German	39	0.3%
Irish	38	0.3%
Norwegian	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16830

What city is ZIP code 16830 in?

ZIP code 16830 is primarily assigned to Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16830 in?

ZIP code 16830 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16830?

18% of residents in ZIP code 16830 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16830 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 16830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16830?

The median home value in ZIP code 16830 is $113,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 16830?

ZIP code 16830 has an estimated population of 13,644 residents, with a density of 103 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16830 in?

ZIP code 16830 observes the EST timezone.