16834 ZIP Code — Drifting, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16834 is located in Drifting, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 18.24 square miles and serves a population of 677 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16834

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 $192,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,990. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 41% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16834 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

677

population

18.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Drifting	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	677
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	18.24 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	41.0461
Longitude	-78.1027
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	21.3%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	72.5%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

677

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$106,990

Median household income

$32,596

Per capita income

$192,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

231

Housing units

29.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	15.2%
18 and over	574	84.8%
65 and over	58	8.6%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	677	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.3%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	72.5%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 60.1%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	60.1%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$106,990

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 52.4%

$200k–$300k 32.0%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	34.3%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.0%
3 bedrooms	34.3%
4 bedrooms	59.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	5.6%
2 vehicles	16.1%
3 or more	72.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.2%
Fuel oil	46.8%
Wood	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	81.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	4	1.6%
Female householder, no spouse	43	17.3%
Households with children under 18	90	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	21.4%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	27.7%
Married	62.6%	59.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.3%
Divorced	3.0%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 29.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	24	14.4%
High school	41	24.6%
College / grad school	102	61.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Professional & management 18.7%

Agriculture & mining 17.1%

Construction 16.1%

Finance & real estate 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.8%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	45.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.3%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	41.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	12.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.5%
Public insurance	21.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	639	94.4%
Spanish	3	0.5%
Other Indo-European	3	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	677	100.0%
Born in same state	677	100.0%
Born in different state	602	88.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	80	11.8%
Italian	20	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16834

What city is ZIP code 16834 in?

ZIP code 16834 is primarily assigned to Drifting, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16834 in?

ZIP code 16834 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16834 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 16834 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16834 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 16834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16834?

The median household income in ZIP code 16834 is $106,990, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16834?

The median home value in ZIP code 16834 is $192,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 16834 in?

ZIP code 16834 observes the EST timezone.