16847 ZIP Code — Kylertown, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16847 is located in Kylertown, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 1.23 square miles and serves a population of 368 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16847

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 $142,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($55,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 16847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

368

population

1.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kylertown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	368
Population density	299 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	1.23 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9980
Longitude	-78.1768
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	41.5%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

368

Population

299

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$55,000

Median household income

$85,957

Per capita income

$142,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.6%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12	3.3%
18 and over	356	96.7%
65 and over	37	10.1%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.5%

Black or African American 31.3%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	228	61.5%
Black or African American	116	31.3%
Two or more races	24	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 21.1%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	21.1%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$55,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 51.8%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.6%
Renter occupied	25.4%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	25.8%
1939 or earlier	37.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	28.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	58.8%
3 or more	13.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.7%
Electricity	15.8%
Fuel oil	46.5%
Wood	12.3%
No fuel used	8.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	43.9%
Cohabiting couple	19	16.7%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	45	39.5%
Households with children under 18	11	9.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	36.0%
Average household size	3.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	76.8%	11.4%
Married	23.2%	32.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	17.4%
Divorced	0.0%	38.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 34.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 6.2%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	61.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	4	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 50.7%

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Retail trade 6.1%

Public administration 4.8%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Other services 3.9%

Construction 2.2%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.2%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	5.7%
Natural resources & construction	52.8%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	21.0%
Carpool	69.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.0

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 28.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	48.2%
Supplemental Security	12.3%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	54.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	22.0%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	360	97.8%
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)	243	66.0%
Born in same state	243	66.0%
Born in different state	222	60.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	125	34.0%
Not a US citizen	9	7.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	9%
Italian	30	8.2%
German	14	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	3.8%
Irish	4	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.0%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16847

What city is ZIP code 16847 in?

ZIP code 16847 is primarily assigned to Kylertown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16847 in?

ZIP code 16847 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16847?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 16847 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 16847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16847?

The median home value in ZIP code 16847 is $142,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 16847?

ZIP code 16847 has an estimated population of 368 residents, with a density of 300 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16847 in?

ZIP code 16847 observes the EST timezone.