| City: | Drifting, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Clearfield County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:26:27 PM |
| Population: | 266 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0461, -78.1027 |
| Land Area: | 18.113 sq mi |
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Drifting is a small rural community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, where 266 residents live across 20 square miles of wooded terrain. With a median age of 51 and a median household income of $115,241, this is an older, affluent community. Nearly everyone owns their home (95% homeownership rate).
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Drifting post office maintains 121 PO Boxes for 126 households, meaning 96% of homes rely on PO Box service. A single rural route and one city route provide limited carrier delivery to some addresses, but PO Boxes remain the primary option.
The community spreads along rural roads with names like German Road, Sylvan Grove Road, and Shady Lane. Kylertown Drifting Highway accounts for 23 of the 57 street delivery records. Many roads serve just one or two homes, typical of Pennsylvania's dispersed rural settlement patterns.
Work patterns show significant home-based employment. Of the working population, 32% work from home. This is twice the national average and suggests remote workers, retirees with part-time consulting, or self-employed residents. Transportation and warehousing employ many others (364 workers in the broader ZCTA), likely at regional logistics facilities.
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Drifting, PA 16834Limited street delivery exists on some routes, but verify with recipients before using street addresses.
Street names like Sylvan Grove Road and Shady Lane reflect the wooded, rural character. Most roads serve just 1-3 homes, showing dispersed settlement typical of Pennsylvania's rural areas.
ZIP Code 16834 has 266 residents and 126 households (average 2.11 persons per household). The median age is 51.0 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.5% male and 48.5% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (99.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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: | 266Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 733Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 14.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $118,204Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 126Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $238,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 135 | 156 | 155 | 159 | 154 | 146 | 188 | 198 | 280 | 616 | 609 | 677 | 711 | 733 |
| Decennial Census | 299 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 266 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51
Male Median Age: 49.2
Female Median Age: 53.3
| 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 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 23 | 4 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 19 | 4 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 25 | 28 | 17 | 32 | 18 | 9 | 21 | 10 | 24 | 5 |
| White: | 264 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 264 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 137 | 51.50% | 49.2 years |
| Females: | 129 | 48.50% | 53.3 years |
| Total: | 266 | 100% | 51.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 733 | 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: | 733 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 733 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $118,204, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $82,704 (233.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,954. Family households earn a median of $118,520 versus $37,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $81,020). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $52,500, which is below the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $52,500 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 81.7%, which is far greater 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 (42.6%).
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 | $35,500 | $36,250 | $50,179 | $50,833 | $51,250 | $51,563 | $54,934 | $73,214 | $49,250 | $93,302 | $98,644 | $106,990 | $115,241 | $118,204 |
| Median Family Income | $55,208 | $58,542 | $52,321 | $52,279 | $51,765 | $51,563 | $54,934 | $80,119 | $62,422 | $94,340 | $99,707 | $110,305 | $115,828 | $118,520 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,625 | $19,625 | $21,500 | $21,458 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,727 | $0 | $0 | $37,500 |
| Median Male Income | $30,536 | $30,714 | $31,042 | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,325 | $31,729 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $24,792 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,000 | $50,236 | $52,984 | $57,851 | $54,375 | $52,500 |
| Employed: | 526 | 81.68% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 118 | 18.32% |
| Total: | 644 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 124 | 23.57% |
| Service: | 77 | 14.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 224 | 42.59% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 77 | 14.64% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 4.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 526 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $238,400, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $160,200 (204.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $81,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.22% (69.87% with a mortgage, 30.13% free-and-clear) and renters 4.78% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.49%, which is markedly above 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 | $78,200 | $81,400 | $80,500 | $81,800 | $86,200 | $86,900 | $0 | $155,800 | $157,100 | $190,000 | $191,100 | $192,100 | $229,700 | $238,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 58.33% |
| $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: | 5 | 41.67% |
| Total: | 12 | 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): | 167 | 66.53% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 72 | 28.69% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 4.78% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 251 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 251 | 84.51% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 46 | 15.49% |
| Total Housing Units: | 297 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 251 | 84.51% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 46 | 15.49% |
| Total Housing Units: | 297 | 100% |
In 2024, 37.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 99.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 96.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 8.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (65.67%). College enrollment is 65.67%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 0.90% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 148 | 33.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 67 | 15.16% |
| Associate's degree: | 56 | 12.67% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 167 | 37.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 442 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 438 | 99.10% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 167 | 37.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 706 | 92.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 59 | 7.71% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 765 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 765 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 24 | 10.30% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 56 | 24.03% |
| College or graduate school: | 153 | 65.67% |
| Total: | 233 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 80 | 34.33% |
ZIP Code 16834 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 10 people with an annual payroll of $306,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 193Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $56,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $306,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 10Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16834 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 0.33% of whom live in ZIP Code 16834. It covers 18.113 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.248 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: | 18.113 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.248 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 16834 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.