16651 ZIP Code — Houtzdale, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16651 is located in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 39.53 square miles and serves a population of 5,865 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16651

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 $95,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,391. 37% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16651 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,865

population

39.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16651 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16651

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16651. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houtzdale	Acceptable
Houtzdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16698 Houtzdale (1.1 mi) 16666 Osceola Mills (3.9 mi) 16680 Smithmill (6.2 mi) 16863 Olanta (6.5 mi) 16861 New Millport (7.5 mi) 16878 West Decatur (7.5 mi) 16627 Coalport (9.7 mi) 16656 Irvona (10.2 mi) 16866 Philipsburg (10.7 mi) 16840 Hawk Run (11.3 mi) 16821 Allport (12 mi) 16639 Fallentimber (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,865
Population density	148 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	39.53 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	40.8464
Longitude	-78.3733
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	46.4%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,865

Population

148

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$62,391

Median household income

$21,562

Per capita income

$95,100

Median home value

$606

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1,518

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

135

Under 5

5–9

136

10–14

166

15–19

179

20–24

687

25–34

305

705

35–44

313

826

45–54

366

384

55–59

170

208

60–64

319

65–74

142

145

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	678	11.6%
18 and over	5,187	88.4%
65 and over	787	13.4%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.3%

Black or African American 14.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Two or more races 5.8%

Other race 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,363	69.3%
Black or African American	923	14.7%
Hispanic or Latino	433	6.9%
Two or more races	367	5.8%
Other race	149	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	0.6%
Asian	26	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	22.4%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$62,391

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 40.4%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,100
Median rent / month	$606
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	35.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	12.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Fuel oil	60.9%
Wood	5.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	794	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	99	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	232	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	385	25.5%
Households with children under 18	454	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	479	31.7%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.4%	20.6%
Married	27.2%	52.2%
Separated	5.7%	1.5%
Widowed	4.1%	14.3%
Divorced	14.5%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 52.6%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	4.9%
Kindergarten	30	5.1%
Elementary school	220	37.0%
High school	218	36.7%
College / grad school	97	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Retail trade 12.7%

Construction 12.6%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Public administration 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Professional & management 4.1%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 19.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	610	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,670	96.7%
Spanish	75	1.3%
Other Indo-European	61	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,817	99.2%
Born in same state	5,719	97.5%
Born in different state	4,881	83.2%
Foreign born	98	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	48	0.8%
Not a US citizen	17	35.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	418	7.1%
French	376	6.4%
Arab	268	4.6%
Irish	104	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	0.6%
Polish	26	0.4%
German	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.7%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16651

What city is ZIP code 16651 in?

ZIP code 16651 is primarily assigned to Houtzdale, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16651 in?

ZIP code 16651 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16651?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 16651 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 16651 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16651 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 16651 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 16651 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 16651 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 16651 in?

ZIP code 16651 observes the EST timezone.