16879 ZIP Code — Winburne, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16879 is located in Winburne, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 1.71 square miles and serves a population of 408 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16879

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,841. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% 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 sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 16879 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.

408

population

1.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16879 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16879

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16879. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winburne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16821 Allport (2.4 mi) 16840 Hawk Run (3 mi) 16858 Morrisdale (3.6 mi) 16866 Philipsburg (6.7 mi) 16859 Moshannon (8.3 mi) 16881 Woodland (9.7 mi) 16874 Snow Shoe (10 mi) 16666 Osceola Mills (10.3 mi) 16878 West Decatur (10.9 mi) 16870 Port Matilda (11.7 mi) 16844 Julian (11.8 mi) 16836 Frenchville (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	408
Population density	239 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	1.71 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.9652
Longitude	-78.1524
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	62.6%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	18.7%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

408

Population

239

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$47,841

Median household income

$27,173

Per capita income

Median home value

$669

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

190

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	32	7.8%
18 and over	376	92.2%
65 and over	57	14.0%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	397	97.3%
Two or more races	9	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	18.7%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 25.4%

$50k–$75k 4.6%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	25.4%
$50k–$75k	4.6%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
Median income	$47,841

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.6%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$669
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	38.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	3.0%
3 bedrooms	75.0%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	79.8%
Wood	15.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	72.3%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	25	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	18	10.4%
Households with children under 18	24	13.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	20.8%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	14.9%
Married	68.8%	81.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	5.8%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 20.2%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	68.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	31.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Transportation & utilities 17.9%

Other services 14.0%

Public administration 11.5%

Retail trade 10.6%

Professional & management 10.2%

Construction 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.3%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	33.2%
Natural resources & construction	24.3%
Production & transportation	2.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.3%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	20.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.0%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.7%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.8

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 62.5%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 23.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	5.2%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.2%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	19.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	386	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)	408	100.0%
Born in same state	408	100.0%
Born in different state	297	72.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	17.6%
French	42	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	4.4%
Arab	9	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16879

What city is ZIP code 16879 in?

ZIP code 16879 is primarily assigned to Winburne, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16879 in?

ZIP code 16879 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16879?

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 16879 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 16879 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16879?

21% of residents in ZIP code 16879 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 16879?

ZIP code 16879 has an estimated population of 408 residents, with a density of 239 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16879 in?

ZIP code 16879 observes the EST timezone.