| City: | West Hickory, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Forest County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:21:36 PM |
| Population: | 157 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.5801, -79.4216 |
| Land Area: | 7.924 sq mi |
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The post office keeps 107 PO Boxes for a town of 74 occupied households. That's an adoption rate of 1.45, meaning the boxes serve more than just immediate residents. Seasonal homeowners who visit intermittently need year-round addresses for property taxes, utility bills, and packages that arrive when they're not there. Rural routes also serve the area, creating a mixed delivery pattern typical of vacation communities where some properties get roadside delivery while others rely on the post office.
This isn't hardship infrastructure. Median home values hit $99,300, and the median age of 52.2 years suggests retirees and empty-nesters who maintain second properties here. Main Street has five ZIP+4 delivery points, the most of any street, followed by Dawson Run Road and Carpenter Lane with three each. Scenic Drive and Tank Hill Road hint at the topography that attracts seasonal residents. The community straddles permanent rural life and weekend retreats, with just eight businesses serving both populations.
Street names reflect the area's natural topography and recreational character. Scenic Drive, Tank Hill Road, and Scenic Valley River Road emphasize the terrain features that attract seasonal residents. The presence of Ferry Lane and Bridge Street suggests river access points, while names like Hilltop Road, Reservoir Road, and Frog Hollow Road map the rural geography of this Forest County vacation community.
ZIP Code 16370 has 157 residents and 74 households (average 2.12 persons per household). The median age is 52.2 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.1% male and 43.9% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8%, 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: | 157Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 215Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 19.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $35,833Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 74Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $156,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.12Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.28Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 365 | 393 | 346 | 220 | 189 | 147 | 128 | 162 | 234 | 271 | 230 | 330 | 327 | 215 |
| Decennial Census | 358 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 157 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52.2
Male Median Age: 58.5
Female Median Age: 40.5
| 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 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Female | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| White: | 147 | 95.45% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 3.90% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.65% |
| Total: | 154 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 88 | 56.05% | 58.5 years |
| Females: | 69 | 43.95% | 40.5 years |
| Total: | 157 | 100% | 52.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 215 | 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: | 215 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 215 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $35,833, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $2,084 (5.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,042. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $36,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,875). By gender, male median income is $37,045 and female is $30,833, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,212 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 38.0%, which is considerably 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 Sales (50.0%).
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 | $37,917 | $40,000 | $39,904 | $43,036 | $43,611 | $43,750 | $34,583 | $45,333 | $46,875 | $42,188 | $48,000 | $53,125 | $35,179 | $35,833 |
| Median Family Income | $39,583 | $40,781 | $41,719 | $46,923 | $47,500 | $57,917 | $61,250 | $49,063 | $53,333 | $45,625 | $48,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,000 | $14,861 | $20,625 | $20,469 | $21,944 | $23,676 | $23,828 | $24,028 | $28,750 | $35,000 | $0 | $55,833 | $35,536 | $36,875 |
| Median Male Income | $35,417 | $29,250 | $30,461 | $31,750 | $32,375 | $33,393 | $42,500 | $48,750 | $60,000 | $46,250 | $0 | $33,750 | $37,159 | $37,045 |
| Median Female Income | $20,714 | $16,645 | $16,974 | $22,813 | $35,313 | $40,000 | $25,000 | $24,375 | $23,462 | $0 | $27,019 | $29,375 | $31,250 | $30,833 |
| Employed: | 78 | 38.05% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 127 | 61.95% |
| Total: | 205 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 16.67% |
| Service: | 9 | 11.54% |
| Sales and Office: | 39 | 50.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 17.95% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 3.85% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 78 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $156,300, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $99,100 (173.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $372. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (18.06% with a mortgage, 81.94% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 77.71%, which is much higher 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 | $57,200 | $58,800 | $60,000 | $55,800 | $61,900 | $66,200 | $58,300 | $78,600 | $96,500 | $151,800 | $151,000 | $121,900 | $99,300 | $156,300 |
| 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 | $636 | $660 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $569 | $363 | $372 | $375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 18.06% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 59 | 81.94% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 72 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 72 | 22.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 251 | 77.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 323 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 285 | 88.24% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 38 | 11.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 323 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 31.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 67.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 21.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 17.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 22.70 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 (60.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 8.98% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 69 | 41.32% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 23.35% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 16.77% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 7.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 1.80% |
| Total: | 167 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 152 | 91.02% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16 | 9.58% |
| Private Insurance: | 67 | 28.51% |
| Public Insurance: | 144 | 61.28% |
| No Insurance: | 24 | 10.21% |
| Total: | 235 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 211 | 89.79% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.8% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.6% | 26.7% | 22.7% | 21.3% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6 | 60.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 40.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 16370 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $996,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 112Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $219,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $996,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 36Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16370 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 16370. It covers 7.924 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.392 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: | 7.924 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.392 sq miSource: 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 16370 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.