| City: | East Hickory, Pennsylvania |
| City Alias: | Endeavor |
| County: | Forest County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:20:44 PM |
| Population: | 43 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.5575, -79.3696 |
| Land Area: | 1.008 sq mi |
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East Hickory sits in Forest County, Pennsylvania, where just 43 year-round residents share a 2.29 square mile community. But those numbers tell only part of the story. Of the 24 housing units here, 18 (75%) are seasonal properties, transforming this quiet rural area into a vacation destination during peak seasons.
The East Hickory post office maintains 49 PO Boxes for a permanent population of only 6 households. That's an 8.17x adoption rate, one of the highest in Pennsylvania. This extreme ratio isn't about local preference. It's about geography and seasonal demand. The post office serves year-round residents, seasonal property owners, and surrounding rural areas where no other mail delivery exists. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative across the territory.
Mail reaches East Hickory via a single rural carrier route, supplemented by the PO Box system and general delivery service. Street names like Route 62, Old Route 62, and Church Hill Road reflect the area's rural character. A few lanes bear family names: Kuntz Lane, Barnett Lane, Hall Lane. These scattered addresses serve 50 residential delivery points and 1 business location.
The year-round population skews older, with a median age of 53.3 years. Per capita income sits at $40,350. Home values average $108,300, typical for rural Pennsylvania. The community accepts mail addressed to either East Hickory or Endeavor, both valid city names for this ZIP code.
Forest County itself is one of Pennsylvania's least populated counties, and East Hickory reflects that rural isolation. Zero business establishments are registered within the ZIP code boundaries. The seasonal housing pattern suggests this area functions as a retreat for people who live and work elsewhere, returning to cabins and vacation homes when they can escape the city.
Street names combine state routes (62, 666) with rural roads and family-named lanes (Kuntz, Barnett, Hall), typical of scattered rural settlement patterns.
ZIP Code 16321 has 43 residents and 6 households (average 7.17 persons per household). The median age is 53.3 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 67.4% male and 32.6% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (2.3%, lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 43Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 11Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 42.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 6Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $105,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 7.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 13.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 137 | 166 | 134 | 76 | 64 | 52 | 52 | 58 | 47 | 31 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Decennial Census | 76 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 43 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.3
Male Median Age: 53.8
Female Median Age: 47.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 39 | 97.50% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 2.50% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 29 | 67.44% | 53.8 years |
| Females: | 14 | 32.56% | 47.7 years |
| Total: | 43 | 100% | 53.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 11 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $19,063 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,438. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (66.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $19,063 | $18,750 | $18,523 | $18,875 | $18,250 | $28,125 | $37,500 | $40,795 | $43,438 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $28,750 | $19,722 | $19,773 | $37,969 | $25,313 | $28,750 | $28,333 | $29,844 | $28,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $14,205 | $14,141 | $14,038 | $14,083 | $0 | $0 | $46,250 | $45,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $46,786 | $49,500 | $16,875 | $17,813 | $0 | $0 | $43,125 | $47,000 | $47,188 | $55,357 | $58,750 | $44,583 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 6 | 54.55% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 5 | 45.45% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 66.67% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 33.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 6 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $105,400, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $41,000 (28.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $146,400 | $39,400 | $82,500 | $33,100 | $0 | $48,300 | $63,600 | $61,700 | $67,100 | $67,500 | $85,000 | $93,800 | $108,300 | $105,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 11 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 11 | 24.44% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 34 | 75.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 45 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 25 | 55.56% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 20 | 44.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 45 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 72.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 27.27% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4 | 36.36% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 36.36% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 8 | 72.73% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 7 | 53.85% |
| Public Insurance: | 6 | 46.15% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.2% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.3% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 16321 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 50Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16321 is located in Forest County, Pennsylvania, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 16321. It covers 1.008 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.008 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1285.03 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16321 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.