16860 ZIP Code — Munson, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16860 is located in Munson, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 5.08 square miles and serves a population of 362 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16860

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 household income is $70,923. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% 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. 30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and a significant foreign-born population at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 16860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a diverse immigrant population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

362

population

5.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16860 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Munson	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	362
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	5.08 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.9508
Longitude	-78.1620
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	34.2%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	65.8%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

362

Population

People per sq mi

52.7

Median age

$70,923

Median household income

$46,357

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

289

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	11.3%
18 and over	321	88.7%
65 and over	19	5.2%
Median age	52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.8%

Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

Two or more races 14.6%

Group	Count	%
White	300	70.8%
Hispanic or Latino	62	14.6%
Two or more races	62	14.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	65.8%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 42.7%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	42.7%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
Median income	$70,923

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 52.2%

$150k–$200k 25.9%

$200k–$300k 22.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	83.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	52.2%
3 bedrooms	29.4%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	54.1%
2 vehicles	22.4%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.0%
Fuel oil	81.6%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	24.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	4.3%
Female householder, no spouse	182	71.4%
Households with children under 18	26	10.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	19	7.5%
Average household size	1.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	0.0%
Married	69.5%	25.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	11.6%	74.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 23.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	38	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 49.1%

Manufacturing 37.0%

Retail trade 6.9%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Construction 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	1.0%
Production & transportation	45.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.8%
Retirement income	54.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	9.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	13.7%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	29.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	359	99.2%
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)	362	100.0%
Born in same state	255	70.4%
Born in different state	193	53.3%
Foreign born	107	29.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	70.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16860

What city is ZIP code 16860 in?

ZIP code 16860 is primarily assigned to Munson, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16860 in?

ZIP code 16860 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

What share of ZIP code 16860 residents are foreign-born?

30% of residents in ZIP code 16860 are foreign-born, well above the national average of ~14%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16860?

6% 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 16860 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 16860 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 16860?

ZIP code 16860 has an estimated population of 362 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16860 in?

ZIP code 16860 observes the EST timezone.