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Clearfield County
Hawk Run, PA
16840
16840 ZIP Code — Hawk Run, PA
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16840 is located in
Hawk Run ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Clearfield County .
It covers approximately 0.35 square miles and serves a population of
303 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16840
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,344. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 16840 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
303
Population density
866 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
0.35 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.9334
Longitude
-78.1910
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.5%
49.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
28.8%
34.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
27.7%
14.6%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$52,344
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 64 21.1% 18 and over 239 78.9% 65 and over 108 35.6% Median age 54.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.5%
49.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
28.8%
34.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
27.7%
14.6%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
7.1%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 6.9% $25k–$35k 22.2% $50k–$75k 32.6% $75k–$100k 29.9% $100k–$150k 8.3% Median income $52,344
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $75,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 82.6% Renter occupied 17.4% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 63.2% Large apartment buildings 6.9% Mobile homes 29.9% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 8.3% 1990–1999 21.5% 1980–1989 17.4% 1970–1979 8.3% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 22.2% 1939 or earlier 22.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.9% 2 bedrooms 65.3% 3 bedrooms 19.4% 4 bedrooms 8.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.4% 1 vehicle 39.6% 2 vehicles 33.3% 3 or more 16.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 18.1% Fuel oil 81.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 12 8.3% Cohabiting couple 12 8.3% Male householder, no spouse 46 31.9% Female householder, no spouse 74 51.4% Households with children under 18 44 30.6% Households with seniors (65+) 75 52.1% Average household size 2.10
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 62.3% 50.0% Married 7.9% 9.3% Separated 0.0% 22.9% Widowed 9.9% 10.7% Divorced 19.9% 7.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.1%
Some college, no degree
4.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.9% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 52 100.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
36.6%
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 38.0% Sales & office 40.8% Natural resources & construction 21.1% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.6% Government 14.1% Self-employed 18.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.2% Carpool 19.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 14.1% Avg commute (minutes) 23.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 62.5% Retirement income 26.4% Supplemental Security 33.3% Cash public assistance 35.4% Food stamps / SNAP 44.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.3% High blood pressure 38.1% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 33.5% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 8.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.8% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 27.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.1% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 17.7% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 11.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.8% Visited dentist 61.3% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 18.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 63 26.4%
Disability % Any disability 30.7% Under 18 40.6% 18–64 years 15.3% 65 and over 43.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.6% Public insurance 76.9% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 291 96.0% 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) 303 100.0% Born in same state 303 100.0% Born in different state 293 96.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 49 16.2% English 47 15.5%
Ancestry Count % French 47 15.5% Italian 10 3.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.5% Internet access 67.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16840
What city is ZIP code 16840 in?
ZIP code 16840 is primarily assigned to Hawk Run, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16840 in?
ZIP code 16840 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16840 have a large retiree population?
63% of households in ZIP code 16840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 16840 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 16840 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 16840 have a large veteran population?
26% of civilians in ZIP code 16840 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 16840 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 16840 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 16840 in?
ZIP code 16840 observes the EST timezone.
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