16848 ZIP Code — Lamar, PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16848 is located in Lamar, Pennsylvania, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 0.25 square miles and serves a population of 289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 16848

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,404. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16848 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

289

population

0.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16848 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16848

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lamar	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	289
Population density	1,156 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	0.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0120
Longitude	-77.5348
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	49.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	16.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

289

Population

1,156

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$52,404

Median household income

$30,013

Per capita income

$159,900

Median home value

$643

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

102

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	75	26.0%
18 and over	214	74.0%
65 and over	59	20.4%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Asian 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	282	97.6%
Asian	7	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	49.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	16.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.1%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 18.8%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 29.1%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	18.8%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	29.1%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$52,404

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 50.5%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,900
Median rent / month	$643
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	22.2%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	46.8%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.1%
Electricity	35.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	32.5%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	16	13.7%
Male householder, no spouse	26	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	17	14.5%
Households with children under 18	32	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	39.3%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	9.1%
Married	55.7%	57.6%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	7.8%	10.1%
Divorced	9.6%	21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 68.3%

Some college, no degree 4.4%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	24	64.9%
High school	13	35.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.8%

Construction 16.8%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Retail trade 13.3%

Professional & management 10.6%

Public administration 4.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	27.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.5%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	38.5%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.1%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	264	91.3%
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)	282	97.6%
Born in same state	277	95.8%
Born in different state	240	83.0%
Foreign born	5	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	7	2.4%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	42	14.5%
English	13	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	4.5%
French	10	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16848

What city is ZIP code 16848 in?

ZIP code 16848 is primarily assigned to Lamar, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16848 in?

ZIP code 16848 falls within Clinton County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16848?

14% 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 16848 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 16848 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16848 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 16848 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16848?

The median home value in ZIP code 16848 is $159,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 16848 in?

ZIP code 16848 observes the EST timezone.