16260 ZIP Code — Vowinckel, PA

Clarion County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16260 is located in Vowinckel, Pennsylvania, within Clarion County. It covers approximately 12.91 square miles and serves a population of 228 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16260

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 16260 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

228

population

12.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vowinckel	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	228
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	12.91 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.3737
Longitude	-79.2068
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	53.3%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

228

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$44,750

Median household income

$36,428

Per capita income

$88,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

230

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4	1.8%
18 and over	224	98.2%
65 and over	87	38.2%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	228	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	50.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 18.8%

$35k–$50k 37.0%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	18.8%
$35k–$50k	37.0%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$44,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 44.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 11.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	42.5%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	24.2%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	9.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.0%
Wood	13.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	39.9%
Cohabiting couple	9	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	30	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	44	31.9%
Households with children under 18	3	2.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	49.3%
Average household size	1.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	22.0%
Married	57.6%	42.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	28.8%
Divorced	33.7%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	4	28.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	10	71.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Construction 11.5%

Retail trade 11.5%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Public administration 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	18.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.6%
Carpool	31.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	50.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.6%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	228	100.0%
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)	228	100.0%
Born in same state	228	100.0%
Born in different state	170	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	20.2%
French	12	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	60.5%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16260

What city is ZIP code 16260 in?

ZIP code 16260 is primarily assigned to Vowinckel, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16260 in?

ZIP code 16260 falls within Clarion County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16260 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 16260 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 16260 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 16260 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16260 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 16260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16260?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 16260 in?

ZIP code 16260 observes the EST timezone.