16353 ZIP Code — Tionesta, PA

Forest County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16353 is located in Tionesta, Pennsylvania, within Forest County. It covers approximately 149.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16353

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,172. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 16353 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,321

population

149.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16353 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16353

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16353. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tionesta	Acceptable
Tionesta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16239 Marienville (8.5 mi) 16233 Leeper (9.6 mi) 16217 Cooksburg (11.1 mi) 16326 Fryburg (12 mi) 16235 Lucinda (13.8 mi) 15860 Sigel (15 mi) 16313 Clarendon (15.6 mi) 16351 Tidioute (15.9 mi) 16364 Venus (16.5 mi) 16341 Pleasantville (16.6 mi) 16347 Sheffield (17.4 mi) 16334 Marble (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,321
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	149.14 sq mi
Water area	2.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.4954
Longitude	-79.2391
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	54.3%	59.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	9.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,321

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$50,172

Median household income

$30,527

Per capita income

$123,300

Median home value

$607

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

3,640

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

101

139

45–54

147

156

55–59

164

60–64

104

193

65–74

204

129

75–84

135

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	225	9.7%
18 and over	2,096	90.3%
65 and over	764	32.9%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 2.5%

Two or more races 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,232	93.3%
Hispanic or Latino	72	3%
Other race	61	2.5%
Two or more races	17	0.7%
Asian	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	59.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	9.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$50,172

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,300
Median rent / month	$607
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	72.0%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	19.4%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	44.6%
3 bedrooms	27.5%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	41.2%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Fuel oil	8.4%
Wood	18.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	514	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	45	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	295	27.6%
Female householder, no spouse	216	20.2%
Households with children under 18	146	13.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	514	48.0%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	14.6%
Married	47.5%	50.0%
Separated	3.3%	1.6%
Widowed	5.5%	21.9%
Divorced	17.7%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.7%
Kindergarten	11	4.5%
Elementary school	91	37.6%
High school	71	29.3%
College / grad school	60	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Retail trade 12.0%

Construction 11.6%

Public administration 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Professional & management 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	30.2%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	13.6%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 41.5%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 76.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	266	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	52.6%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	27.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,254	97.1%
Spanish	54	2.4%
Other Indo-European	8	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	46	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,297	99.0%
Born in same state	2,285	98.4%
Born in different state	1,965	84.7%
Foreign born	12	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.0%
Not a US citizen	8	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	288	12.4%
French	210	9%
Arab	140	6%
English	52	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	0.8%
German	9	0.4%
Polish	6	0.3%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	79.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16353

What city is ZIP code 16353 in?

ZIP code 16353 is primarily assigned to Tionesta, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16353 in?

ZIP code 16353 falls within Forest County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16353 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 16353 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 16353 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 16353 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16353?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 16353 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 16353 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 16353 in?

ZIP code 16353 observes the EST timezone.