16876 ZIP Code — Wallaceton, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16876 is located in Wallaceton, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 1.09 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16876

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 $59,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,821. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 29 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16876 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

242

population

1.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16876 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16876

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16876. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallaceton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	222 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	1.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9628
Longitude	-78.2900
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%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

222

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$44,821

Median household income

$22,636

Per capita income

$59,300

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	12.0%
18 and over	213	88.0%
65 and over	30	12.4%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Black or African American 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	225	92.2%
Black or African American	15	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.8%
Two or more races	2	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 17.5%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	17.5%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
Median income	$44,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.9%

$50k–$100k 44.2%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$59,300
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	45.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.6%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	19.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	59.2%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	29	28.2%
Female householder, no spouse	11	10.7%
Households with children under 18	16	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	24	23.3%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	8.8%
Married	44.4%	72.5%
Separated	3.7%	0.0%
Widowed	6.7%	8.8%
Divorced	8.1%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.2%

HS graduate 54.8%

Some college, no degree 8.6%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	30.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	3	15.0%
High school	11	55.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Professional & management 17.8%

Other services 16.1%

Construction 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Retail trade 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.9%
Service	39.0%
Sales & office	9.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	27.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 22.5%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	13.6%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	218	90.1%
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)	242	100.0%
Born in same state	242	100.0%
Born in different state	215	88.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	11.6%
Italian	23	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	7.9%
English	5	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16876

What city is ZIP code 16876 in?

ZIP code 16876 is primarily assigned to Wallaceton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16876 in?

ZIP code 16876 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16876?

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 16876 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 16876 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16876?

20% of residents in ZIP code 16876 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 16876 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 16876 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 16876 in?

ZIP code 16876 observes the EST timezone.