ZIP Code 16681 in Smokerun, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Smokerun, Pennsylvania
County:Clearfield County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:24:56 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:582 / 814
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.8016, -78.4273
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16681 Smokerun, PA - Rural Clearfield County

ZIP Code 16681, Smokerun

Small Town No Census Data
LocationClearfield County, PA
Area2.3 sq mi
Delivery Points96 (4 homes, 4 businesses)
PO Boxes88
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code was classified as PO Box only, but current delivery includes one city carrier route and one rural route serving 15 streets
  • The post office maintains 88 PO Boxes for 92 residential delivery points, showing near-universal PO Box adoption alongside street delivery
  • Street names like Forest Mine Drive and Mine 22 Road indicate the area's coal mining heritage
  • With no Census ZCTA data available, population statistics can't be determined for this rural service area
  • Smokerun isn't a PO Box Only Zone, meaning street delivery is available as an alternative to PO Boxes

Community Overview

Smokerun is a small rural community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. This ZIP code was classified as PO Box only, but the current postal system includes both PO Box service and limited street delivery. The post office maintains 88 PO Boxes and delivers to 92 residential addresses across 2.3 square miles.

Postal Services

Despite its PO Box classification, Smokerun has street delivery through one city carrier route and one rural route. The 15 streets include Cross Roads Boulevard (the main thoroughfare with 17 delivery points), Forest Mine Drive, and Mine 22 Road. These street names point to the area's coal mining heritage. Three small businesses operate in the ZIP code with 8 employees total.

Local Character

The Census Bureau doesn't maintain a residential ZCTA for this ZIP code, which means population statistics aren't available. This pattern is common for small rural post offices where the service area spans multiple townships. Smokerun isn't designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning residents have access to both PO Box and street delivery options.

Street Name Patterns

Mining Heritage Rural Roads

Street names like Forest Mine Drive and Mine 22 Road reflect the area's coal mining history, while Cross Roads Boulevard serves as the main delivery route.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 16681 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $402,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:90Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$98,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$402,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:15Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 16681 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 81,642 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 16681. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:DuBois, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:20180Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:81,642Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


16682 | | 16680

Schools in ZIP Code 16681


We could not locate which school district 16681 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.

Moshannon Valley El Sch 5026 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
District: Moshannon Valley School DistrictNearby
Moshannon Valley Jshs 4934 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
District: Moshannon Valley School DistrictNearby
Osceola Mills El Sch 400 Coal St
Osceola Mills, PA 16666
District: Philipsburg-Osceola Area School DistrictNearby
Glendale El Sch 1500 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
District: Glendale School DistrictNearby
Glendale Jshs 1466 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
District: Glendale School DistrictNearby
Windy Ridge Amish School 342 Sawmill Rd
Irvona, PA 16656
District: Private SchoolNearby
Ross Road School 200 Ross Rd
Curwensville, PA 16833
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Matthew Elementary School 1105 Cameron Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 16681


Clearfield County Career And Technology Center 1620 River Road
Clearfield, PA 16830
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601-3777
Type: Post Secondary
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 1500 Fourth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602-3616
Type: Post Secondary
Altoona Beauty School Inc 1528 Valley View Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602-6039
Type: Post Secondary
Yti Career Institute-Altoona 3200 Pleasant Boulevard, Suite A
Altoona, PA 16601
Type: Post Secondary
South Hills School Of Business And Technology-Altoona 508 58th Street
Altoona, PA 16602
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov