16839 ZIP Code — Grassflat, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16839 is located in Grassflat, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 1.11 square miles and serves a population of 406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16839

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 $132,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,750. 39% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16839 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

406

population

1.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grassflat	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	406
Population density	366 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	1.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0206
Longitude	-78.1017
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	40.3%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

406

Population

366

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$61,750

Median household income

$28,402

Per capita income

$132,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.3%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

147

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	81	20.0%
18 and over	325	80.0%
65 and over	47	11.6%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	406	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 25.9%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	25.9%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	16.3%
Median income	$61,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.0%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.3%
Renter occupied	2.7%
Vacant	2.6%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	27.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.3%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	8.2%
Fuel oil	54.4%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	102	69.4%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	17	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	23	15.6%
Households with children under 18	66	44.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	25.2%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	17.5%
Married	55.4%	65.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.1%	7.7%
Divorced	10.2%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	29	34.9%
Elementary school	16	19.3%
High school	33	39.8%
College / grad school	5	6.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Finance & real estate 15.3%

Public administration 15.3%

Other services 12.4%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Retail trade 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Professional & management 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	37.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	28.2%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	22.2%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	392	96.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	406	100.0%
Born in same state	406	100.0%
Born in different state	352	86.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	15.8%
Italian	30	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	7	1.7%
German	4	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16839

What city is ZIP code 16839 in?

ZIP code 16839 is primarily assigned to Grassflat, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16839 in?

ZIP code 16839 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16839 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 16839 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16839 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 16839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16839 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 16839 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16839?

The median home value in ZIP code 16839 is $132,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 16839 in?

ZIP code 16839 observes the EST timezone.