16838 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16838, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16838 is a zip code in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, which covers Bloom, Brady, Grampian, Greenwood, Penn, and Pike, with a total population of 1,877 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 16838 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16838.

The estimated population of people living in 16838 is 1,877, with a median age of 48.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16838 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,877
+2.85%
-2.44%
2020
1,825
+1.84%
-
2019
1,792
 -2.24% -
2018
1,833
 -4.73% -
2017
1,924
 - -

Population of 16838 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16838 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.4%
96.7%
 -4.45%
Black/African American
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.6%
1.8%
 +266.67%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.7%
 +28.57%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16838 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 16838 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16838 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16838 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.4 +0.62% 47.9 +7.16% 50 +0.2%
2020 48.1 +6.42% 44.7 +3.95% 49.9 +4.83%
2019 45.2 +1.12% 43 -6.52% 47.6 +8.43%
2018 44.7 +4.68% 46 +9.26% 43.9 +0.23%
2017 42.7 - 42.1 - 43.8 -

The median age of the 16838 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 16838 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 130 -32.25% 85 -38.44% 76 54
10 to 19 84 +111.87% 142 -60.76% 189 69
20 to 29 133 4.55% 91 -21.25% 120 70
30 to 39 118 -25.03% 83 +28.47% 90 100
40 to 49 137 +42.19% 166 -36.95% 198 112
50 to 59 191 -37.7% 118 +36.81% 124 167
60 to 69 91 +71.57% 115 2.21% 173 115
70+ 110 -13.62% 130 -2.22% 95 125

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16838 zip code is $52,917.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 16838.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,972.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,292.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,625.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16838 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 16838, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 16838 is currently $63,602.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.60% of households in 16838 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 16838 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16838 is $25,401.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16838 by the total population of 16838.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16838 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16838 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.36%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    73.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16838 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16838 zip over the age of 16 is 1,571.

Of those people, a total of 57.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 16838 is 53.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 16838 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 82 41.50% 17.60%
20 to 24 years 93 75.30% 28.60%
25 to 29 years 97 82.50% 17.50%
30 to 34 years 96 75.00% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 174 77.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 399 59.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 122 77.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 148 70.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 224 29.90% 26.90%
75 years and over 136 7.40% 70.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16838. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,553 57.90% 7.60%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 2 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 11 54.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 112 7.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,446 61.60% 7.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16838 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 16838 is 835, with median earnings of $38,352.00.

Women in 16838 are earning approximately 57.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 835 $38,352.00
Male 426 $45,313.00
Female 409 $26,118.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16838 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 76 $48,333.00
Business and Financial 35 $85,729.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $37,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 39 $52,604.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $45,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 73 $53,250.00
Healthcare Support 42 $4,783.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $73,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 67 $4,005.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $28,125.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $5,750.00
Sales 56 $30,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 89 $26,042.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 66 $45,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $47,031.00
Production 55 $29,583.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $51,458.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16838 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 16838.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 54 $69,375.00 22 $42,500.00
Business and Financial 2 $0.00 33 $85,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $37,500.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 1 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 2 $0.00 37 $52,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 69 $44,875.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 39 $4,620.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $73,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4 $6,250.00 63 $3,963.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $28,750.00 1 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 7 $5,750.00
Sales 40 $42,500.00 16 $26,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 10 $54,167.00 79 $25,208.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 60 $44,643.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $47,188.00 1 $0.00
Production 44 $29,167.00 11 $35,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 47 $51,875.00 2 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 749 households in 16838, with an average household size of 2.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 527 families living in the 16838 zip code with an average family size of 2.81 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 16838:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 398 25 104 222
Average Household Size 2.85 3.56 3.77 1.18
Total Families 398 25 104 0
Average Household Size 2.83 2.68 2.75 0

Poverty

Of the 527 families living in 16838, 19.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16838:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 925 housing units in 16838.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 749 80.97%
Vacant 176 19.03%

16.54% of the total 925 housing units in 16838 are rental units. This is approximately 153 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 575 are occupied by the owner - or 62.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16838 is $786.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16838 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    21
  • Less than $500
    4
  • $500 to $999
    135
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    12
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 16838 is $103,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16838 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    61
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    219
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    83
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    125
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    48
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    38
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16838. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16838 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    313
  • 1940 to 1949
    15
  • 1950 to 1959
    48
  • 1960 to 1969
    40
  • 1970 to 1979
    199
  • 1980 to 1989
    68
  • 1990 to 1999
    153
  • 2000 to 2009
    67
  • 2010 to 2013
    18
  • 2014 or later
    4

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 16838 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    17
  • 1 vehicle available
    219
  • 2 vehicles available
    310
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    203

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16838 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16838 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16838.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    32
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    49
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    49
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    88
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    209
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    144
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    92
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    52
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    29
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    18
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    21
  • 90 or more minutes
    33

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 16838 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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