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Clarion County
Rimersburg, PA
16248
16248 ZIP Code — Rimersburg, PA
Clarion County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16248 is located in
Rimersburg ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Clarion County .
It covers approximately 56.64 square miles and serves a population of
3,126 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16248
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 $101,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $56,477. 48% 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 31 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 16248 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,126
Population density
55 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
56.64 sq mi
Water area
1.54 sq mi
Latitude
41.0422
Longitude
-79.5101
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.6%
50.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
38.0%
30.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
9.6%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.8%
2.1%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$56,477
Median household income
$101,100
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 525 16.8% 18 and over 2,601 83.2% 65 and over 824 26.4% Median age 49.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1%
Group Count % White 2,955 92.7% Two or more races 89 2.8% Hispanic or Latino 63 2% Asian 49 1.5% Black or African American 33 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.6%
50.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
38.0%
30.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
9.6%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.8%
2.1%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 8.0% $15k–$25k 9.6% $25k–$35k 9.7% $35k–$50k 14.0% $50k–$75k 21.9% $75k–$100k 17.7% $100k–$150k 10.5% $150k–$200k 2.5% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $56,477
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $101,100 Median rent / month $659 Owner occupied 71.9% Renter occupied 28.1% Vacant 9.4% Single-family detached 84.2% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 7.0% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.46
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 2.7% 1990–1999 8.9% 1980–1989 9.8% 1970–1979 13.6% 1960–1969 6.5% 1950–1959 8.8% 1940–1949 10.8% 1939 or earlier 34.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.3% 1 bedroom 7.8% 2 bedrooms 23.8% 3 bedrooms 49.1% 4 bedrooms 17.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.8% 1 vehicle 32.3% 2 vehicles 34.9% 3 or more 26.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 74.2% Electricity 7.3% Propane / LP gas 6.3% Fuel oil 8.6% Wood 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 634 48.9% Cohabiting couple 111 8.6% Male householder, no spouse 279 21.5% Female householder, no spouse 272 21.0% Households with children under 18 297 22.9% Households with seniors (65+) 560 43.2% Average household size 2.41
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.9% 25.0% Married 54.9% 52.4% Separated 5.5% 3.1% Widowed 4.6% 12.7% Divorced 7.1% 6.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.7% Bachelor's or higher 14.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 37 6.8% Kindergarten 43 7.9% Elementary school 191 35.3% High school 161 29.8% College / grad school 109 20.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Professional & management
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Public administration
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.1% Service 20.9% Sales & office 15.4% Natural resources & construction 14.7% Production & transportation 25.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.0% Government 9.6% Self-employed 4.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.5% Carpool 10.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.2% Work from home 5.8% Other means 2.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
38.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.9% Retirement income 29.7% Supplemental Security 7.3% Cash public assistance 4.8% Food stamps / SNAP 16.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.2% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 33.4% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.3% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 28.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.5% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 19.0% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 12.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.9% Visited dentist 57.6% Cholesterol screening 88.0% Teeth loss 20.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 276 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 19.4% Under 18 9.9% 18–64 years 13.8% 65 and over 37.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.3% Public insurance 54.1% No insurance 5.1% Uninsured under 19 7.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,956 94.6% 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) 3,100 99.2% Born in same state 3,098 99.1% Born in different state 2,761 88.3% Foreign born 2 0.1% Naturalized citizen 26 0.8% Not a US citizen 19 73.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 437 14% French 136 4.4% English 131 4.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 117 3.7% Irish 10 0.3% Dutch 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.5% Internet access 84.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16248
What city is ZIP code 16248 in?
ZIP code 16248 is primarily assigned to Rimersburg, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16248 in?
ZIP code 16248 falls within Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16248 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 16248 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 16248 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 16248 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 16248?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16248?
15% of residents in ZIP code 16248 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 16248 in?
ZIP code 16248 observes the EST timezone.
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