15849 ZIP Code — Penfield, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15849 is located in Penfield, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 77.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,370 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15849

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 $93,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,703. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15849 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,370

population

77.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Penfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15856 Rockton (6 mi) 15801 Du Bois (7.5 mi) 16830 Clearfield (8 mi) 15868 Weedville (9.8 mi) 15823 Brockport (10.8 mi) 16838 Grampian (11.8 mi) 15846 Kersey (12.1 mi) 15827 Byrnedale (12.1 mi) 15848 Luthersburg (12.3 mi) 15840 Falls Creek (13.5 mi) 16833 Curwensville (13.8 mi) 15865 Sykesville (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,370
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	77.01 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	41.1580
Longitude	-78.5652
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	48.5%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,370

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$55,703

Median household income

$28,558

Per capita income

$93,800

Median home value

$947

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

853

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

127

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	300	21.9%
18 and over	1,070	78.1%
65 and over	319	23.3%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,310	94.4%
Two or more races	44	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.3%
Asian	14	1%
Black or African American	1	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$55,703

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 40.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,800
Median rent / month	$947
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	42.0%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	48.3%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.5%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Fuel oil	27.3%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	251	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	36	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	128	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	142	25.5%
Households with children under 18	169	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	204	36.6%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	36.0%
Married	41.2%	43.5%
Separated	3.0%	5.0%
Widowed	7.5%	10.2%
Divorced	14.1%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 61.6%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.3%
Kindergarten	17	5.7%
Elementary school	138	46.3%
High school	91	30.5%
College / grad school	45	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Retail trade 13.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Construction 4.9%

Information 3.0%

Other services 2.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Professional & management 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 20.3%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 17.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.0%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	19.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,325	96.7%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	4	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,361	99.3%
Born in same state	1,361	99.3%
Born in different state	1,288	94.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.7%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	233	17%
Italian	192	14%
Arab	51	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1.8%
Irish	4	0.3%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15849

What city is ZIP code 15849 in?

ZIP code 15849 is primarily assigned to Penfield, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15849 in?

ZIP code 15849 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15849?

8% 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 15849 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 15849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15849?

16% of residents in ZIP code 15849 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 15849 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 15849 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 15849 in?

ZIP code 15849 observes the EST timezone.