16233 ZIP Code — Leeper, PA

Clarion County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16233 is located in Leeper, Pennsylvania, within Clarion County. It covers approximately 36.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,094 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16233

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,938. 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16233 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,094

population

36.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16233 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16233

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16233. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leeper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16235 Lucinda (4.5 mi) 16217 Cooksburg (5.4 mi) 16326 Fryburg (6.6 mi) 16258 Strattanville (9 mi) 16353 Tionesta (9.6 mi) 16214 Clarion (10.3 mi) 16334 Marble (10.8 mi) 16254 Shippenville (11.2 mi) 16364 Venus (11.5 mi) 16239 Marienville (12.7 mi) 15860 Sigel (13.1 mi) 15829 Corsica (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,094
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	36.31 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	41.3611
Longitude	-79.2885
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%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,094

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$85,938

Median household income

$37,651

Per capita income

$147,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

1,099

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	189	17.3%
18 and over	905	82.7%
65 and over	275	25.1%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,090	99.6%
Two or more races	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	27.7%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$85,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	61.1%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	19.1%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	18.6%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.5%
Electricity	1.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	9.2%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	277	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	62	13.9%
Male householder, no spouse	73	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	35	7.8%
Households with children under 18	126	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	166	37.1%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	28.0%
Married	59.9%	63.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	6.6%
Divorced	5.8%	2.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 58.1%

Some college, no degree 8.0%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.4%
Kindergarten	15	10.3%
Elementary school	66	45.2%
High school	34	23.3%
College / grad school	26	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Other services 17.2%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Construction 5.7%

Public administration 5.2%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Retail trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 31.2%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 70.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	13.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.5%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,053	96.3%
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)	1,094	100.0%
Born in same state	1,067	97.5%
Born in different state	1,019	93.1%
Foreign born	27	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	156	14.3%
English	73	6.7%
Arab	34	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	2.8%
Irish	29	2.7%
Norwegian	5	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16233

What city is ZIP code 16233 in?

ZIP code 16233 is primarily assigned to Leeper, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16233 in?

ZIP code 16233 falls within Clarion County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16233 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 16233 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 16233 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 16233 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16233 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 16233 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16233?

The median home value in ZIP code 16233 is $147,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 16233 in?

ZIP code 16233 observes the EST timezone.