16656 ZIP Code — Irvona, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16656 is located in Irvona, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 27.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,191 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16656

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 $99,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,938. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 16656 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,191

population

27.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16656 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16656

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16656. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Irvona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15753 La Jose (4.6 mi) 16861 New Millport (4.8 mi) 16627 Coalport (5.4 mi) 16863 Olanta (8.1 mi) 16640 Flinton (8.4 mi) 16692 Westover (8.8 mi) 15757 Mahaffey (9 mi) 16833 Curwensville (9.4 mi) 16698 Houtzdale (9.7 mi) 16680 Smithmill (9.8 mi) 16651 Houtzdale (10.2 mi) 16639 Fallentimber (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,191
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	27.22 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	40.8226
Longitude	-78.5668
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	57.8%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,191

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$45,938

Median household income

$24,275

Per capita income

$99,800

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

498

Housing units

15.4%

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	196	16.5%
18 and over	995	83.5%
65 and over	226	19.0%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,075	88.3%
Two or more races	116	9.5%
Hispanic or Latino	27	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$45,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 37.7%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,800
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	13.9%
1939 or earlier	36.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.3%
Electricity	2.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	61.5%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	299	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	26	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	49	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	96	20.4%
Households with children under 18	99	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	32.8%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	17.8%
Married	57.4%	59.8%
Separated	6.9%	2.2%
Widowed	1.3%	7.9%
Divorced	10.0%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 54.0%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.0%
Kindergarten	3	1.8%
Elementary school	93	56.0%
High school	38	22.9%
College / grad school	27	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.3%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Construction 12.5%

Other services 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Public administration 4.8%

Professional & management 4.6%

Information 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.2%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.8%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	11.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,139	95.6%
Spanish	23	2.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,189	99.8%
Born in same state	1,189	99.8%
Born in different state	1,063	89.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	154	12.9%
French	91	7.6%
Arab	59	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	43	3.6%
English	18	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16656

What city is ZIP code 16656 in?

ZIP code 16656 is primarily assigned to Irvona, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16656 in?

ZIP code 16656 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16656?

22% of residents in ZIP code 16656 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 16656 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 16656 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16656 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 16656 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16656?

The median home value in ZIP code 16656 is $99,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 16656 in?

ZIP code 16656 observes the EST timezone.