| City: | Hyde, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Clearfield County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:26:38 PM |
| Population: | 702 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0013, -78.4626 |
| Land Area: | 0.725 sq mi |
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Hyde is a small unincorporated community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, covering just 0.74 square miles. With 702 residents and 311 households, this is a working-class rural community where PO Boxes serve as the only mail delivery option across the entire service area.
The Hyde post office maintains 377 PO Boxes for 311 local households, a 1.21 adoption rate that means the facility serves surrounding areas beyond the immediate community. This is officially a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative delivery anywhere in the territory. Mail doesn't arrive at homes or businesses by carrier routes.
Hyde has both city and rural delivery infrastructure despite its PO Box classification. One city carrier route and one rural route cover the 26 named streets, which include Susquehanna Avenue (11 delivery points), Washington Avenue (9 points), and Clarendon Avenue (6 points). Nearly all these streets received rural route delivery, not city carrier service.
The community's character shows in its housing stock: 178 homes (52% of the total) were built before 1939, and 108 units (31%) are mobile homes. Owner-occupancy is strong at 79%, with 245 of 311 occupied homes owned rather than rented. Median household income sits at $48,221, with per capita income of $28,045.
Transportation and warehousing dominate local employment, with 75 workers in that sector. Another 18 residents work in public administration, and 10 hold federal government jobs. Educational services and health care employ 15 people. The median age of 48.8 years indicates an established, older community rather than a place attracting young families.
The population is 95.9% White (673 residents), with 14.4% identifying as Hispanic or Latino (101 people). Just 4.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. All residents were born in the United States, according to Census estimates.
All mail to Hyde addresses must use PO Box format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Hyde, PA 16843Streets include historic Pennsylvania names like Susquehanna Avenue alongside presidential names like Washington and Lincoln.
ZIP Code 16843 has 702 residents and 311 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 48.8 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.9%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, 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: | 702Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 165Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 968.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $43,365Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 311Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $50,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.26Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.40Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 478 | 408 | 356 | 349 | 410 | 379 | 438 | 627 | 578 | 408 | 557 | 354 | 179 | 165 |
| Decennial Census | 657 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 702 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.8
Male Median Age: 51.1
Female Median Age: 47.7
| 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 | 25 | 10 | 26 | 12 | 29 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 41 | 34 | 28 | 10 | 50 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Female | 11 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 6 | 16 | 29 | 21 | 20 | 35 | 13 | 28 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
| Total | 36 | 25 | 44 | 33 | 51 | 26 | 45 | 26 | 30 | 44 | 62 | 54 | 63 | 23 | 78 | 25 | 21 | 16 |
| White: | 673 | 97.96% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 1.46% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.15% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 687 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 356 | 50.71% | 51.1 years |
| Females: | 346 | 49.29% | 47.7 years |
| Total: | 702 | 100% | 48.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 151 | 91.52% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 14 | 8.48% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 165 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 165 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $43,365, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $18,957 (77.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,131. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $48,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,750). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 31.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 19.5%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (100.0%).
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 | $24,408 | $32,542 | $37,344 | $33,831 | $33,167 | $26,523 | $25,658 | $26,094 | $27,234 | $38,500 | $34,464 | $48,698 | $48,221 | $43,365 |
| Median Family Income | $27,500 | $30,987 | $35,313 | $117,540 | $0 | $38,750 | $39,943 | $52,500 | $60,625 | $67,667 | $55,750 | $60,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,196 | $26,579 | $33,945 | $25,658 | $23,750 | $22,143 | $21,190 | $20,738 | $21,167 | $20,625 | $22,750 | $31,875 | $48,317 | $48,750 |
| Median Male Income | $43,370 | $29,726 | $32,051 | $0 | $0 | $25,260 | $25,927 | $0 | $31,063 | $0 | $47,955 | $50,577 | $45,000 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $17,273 | $17,083 | $16,929 | $0 | $0 | $26,071 | $32,813 | $25,769 | $28,125 | $29,167 | $22,386 | $24,231 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 33 | 25.58% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 6.20% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 88 | 68.22% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 33 | 100.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 33 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $50,300, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $8,000 (13.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $394 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,003. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (36.92% with a mortgage, 63.08% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 50.76%, which is considerably 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 | $58,300 | $43,900 | $40,000 | $39,000 | $38,100 | $38,000 | $60,100 | $46,100 | $45,400 | $49,800 | $74,700 | $57,500 | $0 | $50,300 |
| 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 | $394 | $394 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,098 | $1,003 | $676 | $677 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 24 | 36.92% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 41 | 63.08% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 49.24% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 67 | 50.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 132 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 33 | 25.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 99 | 75.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 132 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.00% 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 42.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 20.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 83.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (55.56%). 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: | 13 | 10.08% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 61 | 47.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 22 | 17.05% |
| Some college, no degree: | 15 | 11.63% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 13.95% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 55 | 42.64% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 13.95% |
| Private Insurance: | 33 | 17.46% |
| Public Insurance: | 137 | 72.49% |
| No Insurance: | 19 | 10.05% |
| Total: | 189 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 170 | 89.95% |
| 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% | 11.6% | 5.0% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 15.3% | 28.6% | 13.4% | 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: | 20 | 55.56% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 16 | 44.44% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 20 | 55.56% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 16 | 44.44% |
ZIP Code 16843 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 272 people with an annual payroll of $10,480,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 532Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,576,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,480,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 272Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16843 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 0.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 16843. It covers 0.725 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: | 81,642Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.725 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: | 4236568Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hyde CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16843 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 March 1, 2026.