| City: | Brisbin, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Clearfield County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:04:12 AM |
| Population: | 415 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8407, -78.3537 |
| Land Area: | 0.71 sq mi |
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Brisbin is a small coal-mining community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, covering just over half a square mile. With a population of 415 residents and 158 households, it's a working-class town where 87% of homes are owner-occupied. The median household income of $57,083 sits near the national average, though just under 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery isn't available across Brisbin's 0.6 square mile territory. The post office maintains 161 PO Boxes for 158 households, meaning nearly every home depends on a PO Box for mail. Rural carrier routes serve some addresses, but PO Boxes remain the primary mail access point for most residents.
Brisbin's street grid shows its industrial heritage. Swoope Street has the most delivery points (11 records), followed by Irvin Street (7 records). Unusual street names like Teutonic Avenue, Polish Avenue, Persian Avenue, Egyptian Avenue, and Hindoo Avenue hint at the immigrant communities who settled here during the coal boom. These ethnic neighborhood names preserve the town's multicultural past.
The town is nearly entirely white (97%), with a median age of 44.5 years. It's an aging community where just 11 residents are under 18. Housing stock is old: 156 of 195 homes (80%) were built before 1939, consistent with early 20th-century mining towns. Median home values of $120,800 and median rent of $1,268 reflect affordable rural Pennsylvania pricing.
Mail to Brisbin addresses should use:
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Brisbin, PA 16620Street names like Teutonic, Polish, Persian, Egyptian, and Hindoo Avenues preserve the multicultural immigrant communities who settled this coal-mining town.
ZIP Code 16620 has 415 residents and 158 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.1%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, 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: | 415Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 350Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 584.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $57,083Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 158Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $120,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.63Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 413 | 418 | 390 | 326 | 302 | 299 | 287 | 343 | 358 | 323 | 338 | 387 | 350 |
| Decennial Census | 414 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 415 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.5
Male Median Age: 47.5
Female Median Age: 41.1
| 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 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 6 |
| Female | 15 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 26 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 16 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 33 | 18 | 22 | 9 | 8 |
| White: | 403 | 97.11% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 1.69% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.48% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.24% |
| Total: | 415 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 196 | 47.23% | 47.5 years |
| Females: | 219 | 52.77% | 41.1 years |
| Total: | 415 | 100% | 44.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 350 | 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: | 350 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 350 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $57,083, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $11,083 (24.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,708. Family households earn a median of $58,333 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,333). By gender, male median income is $41,250 and female is $36,250, which is far less than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $5,000 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,000 | $45,750 | $40,714 | $37,083 | $42,083 | $34,792 | $33,594 | $43,750 | $54,375 | $48,750 | $48,875 | $55,833 | $57,083 |
| Median Family Income | $51,667 | $51,979 | $46,667 | $47,188 | $45,313 | $44,500 | $41,875 | $60,938 | $71,000 | $60,000 | $52,188 | $60,833 | $58,333 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,833 | $20,938 | $24,500 | $26,250 | $29,375 | $30,341 | $30,500 | $33,250 | $26,964 | $23,750 | $23,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $46,125 | $43,125 | $44,167 | $44,688 | $0 | $50,893 | $51,250 | $53,500 | $47,250 | $46,406 | $47,941 | $42,279 | $41,250 |
| Median Female Income | $24,423 | $23,977 | $23,906 | $26,042 | $0 | $24,375 | $25,000 | $35,833 | $43,125 | $38,750 | $42,500 | $47,500 | $36,250 |
| Employed: | 143 | 46.58% |
| Unemployed: | 22 | 7.17% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 142 | 46.25% |
| Total: | 307 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 15.38% |
| Service: | 40 | 27.97% |
| Sales and Office: | 39 | 27.27% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9 | 6.29% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 33 | 23.08% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 143 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $120,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $56,600 (88.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,000. The median gross rent is $1,268, which is higher than the state median ($1,162), is up $668 (111.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $468. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.99% (43.44% with a mortgage, 56.56% free-and-clear) and renters 17.01% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.77%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $64,200 | $70,700 | $81,000 | $82,100 | $105,900 | $92,500 | $84,100 | $87,500 | $92,800 | $92,900 | $97,500 | $114,100 | $120,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 28.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 36.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 12.00% |
| $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: | 6 | 24.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $600 | $542 | $625 | $625 | $692 | $725 | $592 | $0 | $800 | $900 | $1,188 | $1,275 | $1,268 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 53 | 36.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 69 | 46.94% |
| Renter Occupied: | 25 | 17.01% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 147 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 147 | 94.23% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 9 | 5.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 134 | 85.90% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 22 | 14.10% |
| Total Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
In 2023, 19.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 88.30%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 4.60%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 52.00%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.40%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), up 5.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.00 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 (38.71%). College enrollment is 22.58%, which is on par with the state rate (27.30%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 19 | 6.93% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 4.74% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 114 | 41.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 32 | 11.68% |
| Associate's degree: | 42 | 15.33% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 48 | 17.52% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 2.19% |
| Total: | 274 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 242 | 88.32% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 54 | 19.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 218 | 52.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 182 | 43.75% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 3.85% |
| Total: | 416 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 400 | 96.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.7% | 9.8% | 17.9% | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 13.0% | 3.4% | 4.4% | 6.4% | 10.5% | 16.1% | 16.4% |
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: | 4 | 6.45% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 6.45% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 24 | 38.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 16 | 25.81% |
| College or graduate school: | 14 | 22.58% |
| Total: | 62 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 8 | 12.90% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 44 | 70.97% |
ZIP Code 16620 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 5 people with an annual payroll of $86,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 163Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $24,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $86,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16620 is located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, within the DuBois, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20180) and Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 78,902 people, about 0.53% of whom live in ZIP Code 16620. It covers 0.71 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.014 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | DuBois, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 78,902Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.71 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.014 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: | 4208744Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Brisbin borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16620 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 January 1, 2026.