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Clarion County
Sligo, PA
16255
16255 ZIP Code — Sligo, PA
Clarion County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16255 is located in
Sligo ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Clarion County .
It covers approximately 40.56 square miles and serves a population of
1,852 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16255
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 $124,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $57,679. 33% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 16255 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Sligo
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,852
Population density
46 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
40.56 sq mi
Water area
0.36 sq mi
Latitude
41.1350
Longitude
-79.4553
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.6%
50.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
29.9%
30.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
19.2%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.3%
2.1%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$57,679
Median household income
$124,400
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 410 22.1% 18 and over 1,442 77.9% 65 and over 368 19.9% Median age 44.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,777 92.5% Two or more races 72 3.7% Hispanic or Latino 69 3.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1% Black or African American 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.6%
50.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
29.9%
30.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
19.2%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.3%
2.1%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 5.7% $15k–$25k 15.2% $25k–$35k 6.0% $35k–$50k 16.5% $50k–$75k 12.7% $75k–$100k 17.6% $100k–$150k 13.5% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 4.0% Median income $57,679
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $124,400 Median rent / month $663 Owner occupied 74.3% Renter occupied 25.7% Vacant 15.3% Single-family detached 86.7% Large apartment buildings 1.6% Mobile homes 9.6% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.4% 2000–2009 4.3% 1990–1999 6.5% 1980–1989 4.3% 1970–1979 13.7% 1960–1969 11.2% 1950–1959 11.1% 1940–1949 10.6% 1939 or earlier 34.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 10.5% 2 bedrooms 23.9% 3 bedrooms 44.5% 4 bedrooms 16.4% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.7% 1 vehicle 28.2% 2 vehicles 37.0% 3 or more 23.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 73.1% Electricity 7.5% Propane / LP gas 5.3% Fuel oil 5.7% Wood 6.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 356 50.6% Cohabiting couple 34 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 175 24.9% Female householder, no spouse 138 19.6% Households with children under 18 182 25.9% Households with seniors (65+) 236 33.6% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.0% 28.8% Married 49.1% 46.7% Separated 4.0% 1.3% Widowed 4.0% 13.8% Divorced 7.9% 9.4%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.5%
Some college, no degree
8.4%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.6% Bachelor's or higher 18.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 2.6% Kindergarten 5 1.7% Elementary school 171 56.6% High school 74 24.5% College / grad school 44 14.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.4%
Public administration
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Professional & management
2.8%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.8% Service 23.7% Sales & office 15.1% Natural resources & construction 12.4% Production & transportation 22.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.1% Government 15.8% Self-employed 8.8% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.4% Carpool 8.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.2% Work from home 11.4% Other means 3.8% Avg commute (minutes) 33.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
17.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.4% Retirement income 22.9% Supplemental Security 9.0% Cash public assistance 6.7% Food stamps / SNAP 14.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 35.7% High cholesterol 34.3% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 31.6% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 17.7% No physical activity 27.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.2% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.2% Visited dentist 60.9% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 18.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 138 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 17.9% Under 18 3.7% 18–64 years 17.1% 65 and over 37.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.9% Public insurance 41.8% No insurance 16.0% Uninsured under 19 33.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,708 92.2% Spanish 30 1.8% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 30 1.8% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,849 99.8% Born in same state 1,810 97.7% Born in different state 1,555 84.0% Foreign born 39 2.1% Naturalized citizen 3 0.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 336 18.1% French 97 5.2% English 96 5.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 94 5.1% Polish 8 0.4% Irish 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.0% Internet access 82.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16255
What city is ZIP code 16255 in?
ZIP code 16255 is primarily assigned to Sligo, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16255 in?
ZIP code 16255 falls within Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16255?
The median home value in ZIP code 16255 is $124,400.
Does ZIP code 16255 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 16255 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 16255?
ZIP code 16255 has an estimated population of 1,852 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 16255?
The median household income in ZIP code 16255 is $57,679, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 16255 in?
ZIP code 16255 observes the EST timezone.
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