16861 ZIP Code — New Millport, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16861 is located in New Millport, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 14.09 square miles and serves a population of 286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16861

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 $205,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $22,197. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 16861 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

286
population
14.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16861 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16861

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City Status
New Millport Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
16863 Olanta (3.3 mi) 16656 Irvona (4.8 mi) 16833 Curwensville (6.1 mi) 16698 Houtzdale (6.6 mi) 16651 Houtzdale (7.5 mi) 16627 Coalport (8.4 mi) 15753 La Jose (8.8 mi) 16878 West Decatur (9.4 mi) 16838 Grampian (10.1 mi) 16680 Smithmill (10.1 mi) 16666 Osceola Mills (10.5 mi) 15757 Mahaffey (10.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 286
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 033
Geography
Land area 14.09 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 40.8779
Longitude -78.5105
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 75.6% 49.3% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 10.6% 34.4% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 14.6% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.7% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

286
Population
20
People per sq mi
56.7
Median age
$22,197
Median household income
$23,781
Per capita income
$205,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.8%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
209
Housing units
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
3
Under 5
4
6
5–9
6
9
10–14
9
2
15–19
2
4
20–24
4
8
25–34
9
18
35–44
20
17
45–54
18
8
55–59
8
16
60–64
18
8
65–74
8
24
75–84
26
15
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184114.3%
18 and over24585.7%
65 and over9733.9%
Median age56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%
Asian 7.3%
GroupCount%
White26592.7%
Asian217.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 75.6% 49.3% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 10.6% 34.4% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 14.6% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.7% 7.1%
Under $10k 5.8%
$10k–$15k 3.2%
$15k–$25k 45.5%
$25k–$35k 7.1%
$35k–$50k 9.7%
$50k–$75k 13.0%
$100k–$150k 14.3%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.8%
$10k–$15k3.2%
$15k–$25k45.5%
$25k–$35k7.1%
$35k–$50k9.7%
$50k–$75k13.0%
$100k–$150k14.3%
$150k–$200k1.3%
Median income$22,197

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%
$50k–$100k 16.1%
$100k–$150k 6.7%
$150k–$200k 9.4%
$200k–$300k 26.2%
$300k–$500k 24.8%
$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$205,800
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied96.8%
Renter occupied3.2%
Vacant28.0%
Single-family detached84.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.4%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)1.84

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.8%
2000–20094.2%
1990–19991.9%
1980–19893.7%
1970–197911.2%
1960–19693.7%
1950–19599.3%
1940–194927.1%
1939 or earlier36.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom21.0%
2 bedrooms12.1%
3 bedrooms54.7%
4 bedrooms10.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.7%
1 vehicle37.7%
2 vehicles27.3%
3 or more25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity1.3%
Propane / LP gas11.7%
Fuel oil48.1%
Wood12.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5636.4%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse4931.8%
Female householder, no spouse4931.8%
Households with children under 181610.4%
Households with seniors (65+)8857.1%
Average household size1.86

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married15.8%5.4%
Married45.8%54.3%
Separated25.8%4.7%
Widowed8.3%30.2%
Divorced4.2%5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 23.6%
HS graduate 56.5%
Some college, no degree 4.6%
Associate's degree 2.1%
Bachelor's degree 10.5%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.4%
Bachelor's or higher13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten718.4%
Elementary school1950.0%
High school821.1%
College / grad school410.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.2%
Manufacturing 23.1%
Construction 12.8%
Transportation & utilities 11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%
Agriculture & mining 5.1%
Public administration 3.4%
Retail trade 2.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.5%
Service17.1%
Sales & office12.8%
Natural resources & construction15.4%
Production & transportation34.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.7%
Government11.1%
Self-employed22.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.1%
Carpool8.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home3.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)33.0

Poverty

All people 15.4%
Under 18 years 61.0%
18 and over 7.8%
Married-couple families 8.9%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security57.8%
Retirement income34.4%
Supplemental Security8.4%
Cash public assistance7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP15.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.1%
High blood pressure37.5%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis31.9%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease10.5%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.6%
Binge drinking18.0%
No physical activity28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.5%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health18.9%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health13.5%
No health insurance12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.7%
Visited dentist58.0%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss19.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5924.1%
Disability%
Any disability35.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years12.2%
65 and over86.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.9%
Public insurance62.6%
No insurance2.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only27997.6%
Spanish3813.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander176.1%
Other languages217.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)26592.7%
Born in same state26592.7%
Born in different state25589.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen217.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian6121.3%
French289.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab165.6%
Polish31%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access53.8%
Internet access50.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16861

What city is ZIP code 16861 in?

ZIP code 16861 is primarily assigned to New Millport, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16861 in?

ZIP code 16861 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16861 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 16861 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 16861 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 16861 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 16861 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 16861 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16861 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 16861 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 16861 in?

ZIP code 16861 observes the EST timezone.

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