| City: | Reno, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Venango County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:21:08 PM |
| Population: | 405 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.4194, -79.7476 |
| Land Area: | 4.754 sq mi |
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Reno is a small borough in Venango County, Pennsylvania, located in the northwestern part of the state. With 405 residents and 166 households, it's a compact community of about 4.75 square miles. Despite its small size, the Reno post office functions as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available for residents.
The post office maintains 183 PO Boxes for the community's 166 occupied homes. That's a 110% adoption rate, showing some residents maintain multiple boxes or nearby rural residents rely on this location. Mail delivery combines a single city carrier route with a rural route serving the surrounding area.
Reno has the feel of an established working community. The median age is 50, and 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Street names tell the story of a traditional small town: numbered streets from 1st through 10th, plus tree-named roads like Walnut, Oak, and Chestnut. Allegheny Boulevard runs through town, connecting to the region's geography.
Median household income sits at $85,139, well above the national average. Home values remain affordable at $110,700 median. About 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The community has 23 business establishments employing 416 workers, meaning local employment exceeds the resident population.
Street names mix traditional tree-named roads (Walnut, Oak, Chestnut) with a numbered grid (1st through 10th) and regional references like Allegheny Boulevard.
ZIP Code 16343 has 405 residents and 166 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 50.0 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.3% male and 45.7% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.3%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.0%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2%, 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: | 405Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 670Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 85.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $83,264Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 166Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $106,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.44Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.29Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 212 | 404 | 333 | 329 | 388 | 456 | 428 | 451 | 571 | 629 | 601 | 550 | 616 | 670 |
| Decennial Census | 449 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 405 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50
Male Median Age: 46.8
Female Median Age: 52.8
| 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 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 9 |
| Female | 11 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Total | 25 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 16 | 27 | 11 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 42 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 8 | 13 |
| White: | 374 | 97.65% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.04% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.26% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.52% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 383 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 220 | 54.32% | 46.8 years |
| Females: | 185 | 45.68% | 52.8 years |
| Total: | 405 | 100% | 50.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 670 | 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: | 670 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 670 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $83,264, which is well above the national median ($80,734), is up $54,864 (193.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,205. Family households earn a median of $83,681 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $83,681). By gender, male median income is $35,438 and female is $58,080, which is well above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $22,642 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (66.5%).
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 | $28,400 | $28,486 | $26,875 | $26,020 | $26,250 | $27,656 | $38,158 | $42,188 | $53,059 | $54,821 | $73,843 | $69,375 | $85,139 | $83,264 |
| Median Family Income | $45,956 | $45,703 | $37,115 | $38,393 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,773 | $54,417 | $66,620 | $73,333 | $74,750 | $83,207 | $83,681 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,122 | $27,692 | $26,188 | $25,691 | $21,920 | $29,219 | $33,750 | $41,493 | $41,594 | $41,570 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $26,076 | $26,164 | $26,219 | $0 | $0 | $38,860 | $38,849 | $41,146 | $40,594 | $41,686 | $0 | $0 | $70,274 | $35,438 |
| Median Female Income | $28,423 | $28,418 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,219 | $22,102 | $43,833 | $52,632 | $49,458 | $56,101 | $61,563 | $56,713 | $58,080 |
| Employed: | 221 | 49.11% |
| Unemployed: | 22 | 4.89% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 207 | 46.00% |
| Total: | 450 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 147 | 66.52% |
| Service: | 12 | 5.43% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 2.71% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 4.52% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 46 | 20.81% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 221 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $106,100, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $41,900 (65.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.70% (72.56% with a mortgage, 27.44% free-and-clear) and renters 12.30% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $64,200 | $63,700 | $68,800 | $58,500 | $71,200 | $63,800 | $0 | $87,100 | $80,500 | $88,100 | $104,400 | $97,600 | $110,700 | $106,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $735 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 119 | 63.64% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 45 | 24.06% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 12.30% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 187 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 187 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 187 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 187 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 187 | 100% |
In 2024, 28.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 22.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 20.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.78%). College enrollment is 7.97%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 7 | 1.81% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 3.37% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 194 | 50.26% |
| Some college, no degree: | 63 | 16.32% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 109 | 28.24% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 386 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 366 | 94.82% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 109 | 28.24% |
| Private Insurance: | 393 | 50.58% |
| Public Insurance: | 332 | 42.73% |
| No Insurance: | 52 | 6.69% |
| Total: | 777 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 725 | 93.31% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% | 42.2% | 43.7% | 28.9% | 16.3% | 23.7% | 19.9% | 11.9% | 18.5% | 23.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% |
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: | 24 | 17.39% |
| Kindergarten: | 10 | 7.25% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 48 | 34.78% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 45 | 32.61% |
| College or graduate school: | 11 | 7.97% |
| Total: | 138 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 34 | 24.64% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 103 | 74.64% |
ZIP Code 16343 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 22 business establishments, employing about 358 people with an annual payroll of $19,481,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 217Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 22Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,708,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $19,481,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 358Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16343 is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania, within the Oil City, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36340) and Pennsylvania's 15th and 16th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 54,984 people, about 0.74% of whom live in ZIP Code 16343. It covers 4.754 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.72 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Oil City, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 54,984Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.754 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.72 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15,16Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1285.03, 997.68 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 16343 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.