Zip code 16656: Irvona, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 16656?

16656 is assigned to Irvona, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 16656 in?

16656 is in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 16656?

About 1,148 people live in 16656, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 16656?

The median household income in 16656 is $48,071.

Q: What zip codes are near 16656?

The closest zip codes to 16656 are 16645, 15753, 16627, 16861, 16661.

Residential delivery areaClearfield CountyEastern Time

Population

1,148

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$101K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$718/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

27 sq mi

42 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 16656

16656 is a rural zip code in Irvona, Pennsylvania (Clearfield County), covering 27 sq mi of land. About 1,148 people live here, or 42 per square mile. The median resident is 46.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,071 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $101,200, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $718 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.4 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and sales.

How 16656 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate89.2%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%323rd of 1,698 in PA
Poverty rate27.2%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%101st of 1,699 in PA
Median age46.4
90th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9630th of 1,707 in PA
Uninsured rate16%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%115th of 1,705 in PA
Average commute31.4 min
80th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min318th of 1,596 in PA
Housing vacancy11.7%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%678th of 1,699 in PA
Residents 65 and older20.4%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%915th of 1,707 in PA
Rent-burdened renters51.5%
53rd
U.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%451st of 1,596 in PA
Healthcare workers9.1%
44th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%1,074th of 1,704 in PA
Residents under 1818.7%
23rd
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%971st of 1,707 in PA
Work from home7.8%
21st
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%1,106th of 1,704 in PA
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%1,015th of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.392
16th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.4741,060th of 1,697 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher15.9%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,236th of 1,706 in PA
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,097th of 1,704 in PA
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,190th of 1,704 in PA
Veterans2.3%
9th
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,565th of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$48,071
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,501st of 1,617 in PA
Diversity index13.6
7th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6943rd of 1,707 in PA
Median earnings per worker$34,375
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,561st of 1,693 in PA
Population density42/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi1,469th of 1,707 in PA
Per capita income$23,866
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,594th of 1,707 in PA
Government workers7.6%
6th
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,337th of 1,704 in PA
Broadband access80%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,428th of 1,698 in PA
Median home value$101,200
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,464th of 1,628 in PA
Median gross rent$718
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,2091,215th of 1,366 in PA
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,226th of 1,707 in PA
Population1,148
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,116th of 1,707 in PA

Measure	16656	Clearfield	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Homeownership rateStrength	89.2%	78.5%	69.3%	65.2%	95th	323rd of 1,698
Poverty rateWeakness	27.2%	14.6%	11.7%	12.5%	94th	101st of 1,699
Median age	46.4	45.4	40.9	38.9	90th	630th of 1,707
Uninsured rateWeakness	16%	5.9%	5.6%	8.4%	90th	115th of 1,705
Average commuteWeakness	31.4 min	25.3 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	80th	318th of 1,596
Housing vacancy	11.7%	14.9%	9.2%	10.1%	78th	678th of 1,699
Residents 65 and older	20.4%	21.8%	19.5%	17.2%	76th	915th of 1,707
Rent-burdened renters	51.5%	41.7%	48.2%	51.1%	53rd	451st of 1,596
Healthcare workers	9.1%	12.5%	11.5%	9.7%	44th	1,074th of 1,704
Residents under 18	18.7%	18.2%	20.4%	22%	23rd	971st of 1,707
Work from home	7.8%	8.1%	15.6%	15.1%	21st	1,106th of 1,704
Unemployment rate	3.3%	5.9%	5.3%	5.2%	21st	1,015th of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.392	0.439	0.474	0.483	16th	1,060th of 1,697
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.9%	20.2%	35.2%	35.7%	11th	1,236th of 1,706
Tech workers	0.8%	1.7%	3.6%	3.8%	10th	1,097th of 1,704
Self-employed workers	6%	8.3%	8.2%	10%	10th	1,190th of 1,704
Veterans	2.3%	7.6%	6.1%	6.2%	9th	1,565th of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,071	$62,152	$77,971	$80,734	7th	1,501st of 1,617
Diversity index	13.6	15.3	44.6	61.4	7th	943rd of 1,707
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,375	$43,149	$50,599	$49,666	7th	1,561st of 1,693
Population density	42/sq mi	69/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	1,469th of 1,707
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,866	$33,324	$44,355	$44,673	6th	1,594th of 1,707
Government workers	7.6%	15.1%	11.5%	14.5%	6th	1,337th of 1,704
Broadband accessWeakness	80%	83.9%	89.7%	91%	4th	1,428th of 1,698
Median home value	$101,200	$137,000	$254,500	$332,700	3rd	1,464th of 1,628
Median gross rent	$718	$791	$1,209	$1,413	3rd	1,215th of 1,366
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	2%	7.7%	14.1%	2nd	1,226th of 1,707
Population	1,148	78,635	13,018,639	334,922,499	1st	1,116th of 1,707

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

10%

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

20%

55–64

11%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

46.4

Under 18

18.7%

65 and over

20.4%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

13.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

92.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

Households

Households: 490
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 78.2%
Married couples: 62.4%
Living alone: 17.6%
Veterans (of adults): 2.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.4%

Median household income

16656

$48,071

Clearfield Co.

$62,152

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,866

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.392

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

16656

$101,200

Clearfield Co.

$137,000

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

16656

$718

Clearfield Co.

$791

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 555
Owner-occupied: 89.2%
Vacant: 11.7%
Median year built: 1951
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.3%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

15%

20–29

14%

30–44

36%

45–59

11%

60+

11%

Average commute

31.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

18%

Construction and repair

18%

Sales

13%

Office and admin

11%

Healthcare

Management

Legal and social services

Food service

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

0.8%

Engineering and science

0.8%

Business and finance

0.4%

Police and fire

0.4%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

20%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Construction

13%

Other services

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Education

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,375

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	16656	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,813	$74,888
Service	$26,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$13,173	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,932	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

52%

Some college

10%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
Households with broadband: 80%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.9%
No internet access: 18.4%
Without health insurance: 16%
Limited-English households: 0.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Irvona
State: Pennsylvania
County: Clearfield County
Center point: 40.8072° N, 78.5560° W
Land area: 27 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Irvona3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 16656

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
16645	Glen Hope, PA	2.9 mi	204	$68,750	—
15753	La Jose, PA	4.3 mi	463	$58,125	$98,300
16627	Coalport, PA	4.6 mi	1,927	$64,013	$92,800
16861	New Millport, PA	5 mi	327	$21,949	—
16661	Madera, PA	5.2 mi	944	$58,021	$113,500
16616	Beccaria, PA	5.7 mi	103	$28,542	$152,100
16640	Flinton, PA	6.9 mi	1,077	$54,286	$139,400
16644	Glasgow, PA · PO box	7.8 mi	—	—	—
16863	Olanta, PA	8.1 mi	586	$66,071	$121,200
16671	Ramey, PA	8.4 mi	411	$78,750	$102,100
16692	Westover, PA	9 mi	923	$74,028	$162,500
16833	Curwensville, PA	9.5 mi	5,021	$65,809	$141,100

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Questions about 16656

What city is zip code 16656?

16656 is assigned to Irvona, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 16656 in?

16656 is in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 16656?

About 1,148 people live in 16656, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 16656 in?

16656 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 16656?

The median household income in 16656 is $48,071.

What zip codes are near 16656?

The closest zip codes to 16656 are 16645, 15753, 16627, 16861, 16661.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 16656, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.