Forest County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
7,032
population (2021)
-8.9%
pop change since 2010
42053
FIPS code
Forest County ZIP code map
About Forest County
Forest County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,032 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.9% from 7,716 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Forest County is 42053.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,032 |
| 2010 population | 7,716 |
| Change | -8.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42053 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Forest County
ZIP codes for Forest County, PA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15828 | Clarington | Forest | View map |
| 16217 | Cooksburg | Forest | View map |
| 16239 | Marienville | Forest | View map |
| 16321 | East Hickory | Forest | View map |
| 16322 | Endeavor | Forest | View map |
| 16353 | Tionesta | Forest | View map |
| 16370 | West Hickory | Forest | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,472
Population
46.7
Median age
$46,872
Median household income
$20,043
Per capita income
$147,267
Median home value
$467
Median monthly rent
83.6%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
5,825
Housing units
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
172
Under 5
95
96
5–9
54
46
10–14
26
113
15–19
63
227
20–24
126
784
25–34
435
577
35–44
320
497
45–54
276
372
55–59
206
309
60–64
171
548
65–74
304
280
75–84
155
141
85+
79
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 592 | 6.2% |
| 18 and over | 5,880 | 93.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,507 | 33.7% |
| Median age | 46.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.5%
Black or African American
14.8%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,800 | 71.5% |
| Black or African American | 997 | 14.8% |
| Two or more races | 379 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 244 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 156 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 129 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
14.7%
$35k–$50k
16.6%
$50k–$75k
34.8%
$75k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
7.3%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
0.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 34.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 0.8% |
| Median income | $46,872 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.6%
$50k–$100k
27.0%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k–$300k
23.8%
$300k–$500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,267 |
| Median rent / month | $467 |
| Owner occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter occupied | 16.4% |
| Vacant | 67.3% |
| Single-family detached | 85.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 12.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% |
| 3 or more | 15.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.6% |
| Electricity | 7.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.7% |
| Fuel oil | 9.2% |
| Wood | 10.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 887 | 54.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 83 | 3.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 445 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 337 | 18.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 244 | 9.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 901 | 58.2% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 10.9% |
| Married | 42.8% | 57.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.0% | 18.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
53.9%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
3.8%
Bachelor's degree
10.2%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11 | 1.5% |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 183 | 23.8% |
| High school | 195 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 109 | 14.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.4%
Public administration
11.6%
Construction
10.8%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Other services
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Professional & management
5.0%
Retail trade
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.0%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Information
0.9%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.3% |
| Service | 34.5% |
| Sales & office | 13.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.5% |
| Government | 35.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
22.0%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
38.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 69.3% |
| Retirement income | 38.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 32.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.7% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 30.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 54.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 20.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 524 | 12.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.5% |
| 18–64 years | 23.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 63.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,205 | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 121 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 60 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,320 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 6,265 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 4,993 | 71.9% |
| Foreign born | 55 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 152 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 65 | 25.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 636 | 9.8% |
| French | 402 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 232 | 3.6% |
| English | 118 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 33 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 24 | 0.4% |
| German | 11 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.0% |
| Internet access | 78.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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