16232 ZIP Code — Knox, PA

Clarion County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16232 is located in Knox, Pennsylvania, within Clarion County. It covers approximately 59.46 square miles and serves a population of 4,287 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16232

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 $129,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,760. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16232 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,287

population

59.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16232 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16232

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16232. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Knox	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16331 Kossuth (4.3 mi) 16254 Shippenville (5.2 mi) 16334 Marble (6.4 mi) 16255 Sligo (8.5 mi) 16373 Emlenton (9 mi) 16364 Venus (9.3 mi) 16214 Clarion (10.1 mi) 16346 Seneca (11 mi) 16235 Lucinda (11.6 mi) 16326 Fryburg (12.1 mi) 16049 Parker (12.4 mi) 16258 Strattanville (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,287
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	59.46 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	41.2381
Longitude	-79.5455
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	51.7%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,287

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$54,760

Median household income

$28,449

Per capita income

$129,600

Median home value

$707

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,470

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

109

124

5–9

121

143

10–14

140

177

15–19

173

129

20–24

127

269

25–34

264

214

35–44

210

289

45–54

282

175

55–59

172

124

60–64

121

249

65–74

243

136

75–84

134

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	977	22.8%
18 and over	3,310	77.2%
65 and over	813	19.0%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,145	96.1%
Two or more races	109	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	25	0.6%
Asian	25	0.6%
Other race	5	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$54,760

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,600
Median rent / month	$707
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	30.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.2%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	839	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	91	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	302	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	432	26.0%
Households with children under 18	582	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	575	34.6%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.9%	22.5%
Married	49.9%	51.8%
Separated	1.6%	3.2%
Widowed	2.4%	10.5%
Divorced	7.2%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 10.0%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	6.0%
Kindergarten	38	4.5%
Elementary school	438	52.4%
High school	225	26.9%
College / grad school	85	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Construction 9.4%

Retail trade 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Professional & management 6.4%

Other services 5.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 40.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	299	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	14.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,067	94.9%
Spanish	88	2.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	76	1.9%
Other languages	10	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,273	99.7%
Born in same state	4,266	99.5%
Born in different state	3,714	86.6%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.3%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	716	16.7%
French	351	8.2%
Arab	305	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	214	5%
Polish	6	0.1%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16232

What city is ZIP code 16232 in?

ZIP code 16232 is primarily assigned to Knox, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16232 in?

ZIP code 16232 falls within Clarion County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16232 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 16232 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16232?

The median home value in ZIP code 16232 is $129,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 16232?

ZIP code 16232 has an estimated population of 4,287 residents, with a density of 72 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16232?

The median household income in ZIP code 16232 is $54,760, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16232 in?

ZIP code 16232 observes the EST timezone.