| City: | Lanse, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Clearfield County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:26:45 PM |
| Population: | 318 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9641, -78.1129 |
| Land Area: | 3.877 sq mi |
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Lanse is a small rural community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, spanning 3.9 square miles. With 318 residents and 149 households, it's classified as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory.
The post office maintains 158 PO Boxes for 149 households, resulting in an adoption rate of 1.06. This means the post office serves not just local residents but also nearby areas without carrier delivery. Mail delivery here combines a single city carrier route with one rural route, though PO Boxes remain the primary method.
Lanse has a median age of 46.3 years and is overwhelmingly owner-occupied, with 117 of 149 homes (79%) owned rather than rented. Nearly half the housing stock was built before 1939, giving the community a historic character. Street names like Maple Street, Birch Street, and Hickory Lane follow a nature theme common in small Pennsylvania towns.
Per capita income stands at $26,917. The community has 6 business establishments employing 14 workers total. Transportation and warehousing employ 37 workers, while education, healthcare, and public administration each account for 14 workers. Some 14 workers work from home.
To mail to Lanse, use:
PO Box [number]
Lanse, PA 16849This is a PO Box Only Zone, so PO Box addresses are required for reliable mail delivery.
Streets follow a consistent nature-naming pattern with tree species dominating the landscape.
ZIP Code 16849 has 318 residents and 149 households (average 2.13 persons per household). The median age is 46.3 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (96.9%, 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: | 318Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 149Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 82.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 149Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.13Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.35Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 356 | 282 | 327 | 397 | 350 | 352 | 396 | 319 | 236 | 166 | 108 | 70 | 101 | 149 |
| Decennial Census | 331 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 318 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.3
Male Median Age: 40.5
Female Median Age: 50.8
| 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 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 24 | 6 | 19 | 7 | 41 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 17 | 33 | 27 | 22 | 32 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| White: | 308 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 308 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 159 | 50.00% | 40.5 years |
| Females: | 159 | 50.00% | 50.8 years |
| Total: | 318 | 100% | 46.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 149 | 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: | 149 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 149 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $47,738 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,500. Family households earn a median of $88,421 versus $16,923 for nonfamily households (a difference of $71,498). 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 67.9%, which is well above 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 Production (37.4%).
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 | $47,738 | $48,750 | $41,583 | $56,979 | $57,625 | $51,250 | $49,712 | $46,477 | $40,500 | $29,868 | $28,750 | $30,938 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $49,048 | $57,604 | $51,389 | $59,722 | $59,464 | $61,563 | $57,292 | $67,500 | $49,917 | $44,000 | $51,406 | $0 | $0 | $88,421 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,972 | $20,078 | $20,956 | $19,219 | $0 | $27,250 | $34,643 | $27,656 | $29,531 | $28,289 | $27,625 | $29,375 | $16,607 | $16,923 |
| Median Male Income | $36,324 | $37,829 | $34,861 | $37,500 | $0 | $39,479 | $40,833 | $39,688 | $38,542 | $36,641 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $22,273 | $20,938 | $19,219 | $29,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $48,333 | $19,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 91 | 67.91% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 43 | 32.09% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8 | 8.79% |
| Service: | 8 | 8.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 22 | 24.18% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 19 | 20.88% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 34 | 37.36% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 91 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $83,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $156,700. 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 100.00% (37.80% with a mortgage, 62.20% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $83,900 | $84,800 | $87,800 | $130,900 | $134,100 | $136,800 | $151,200 | $157,800 | $156,700 | $156,700 | $159,500 | $182,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 37.80% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 51 | 62.20% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 82 | 84.54% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 15 | 15.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 97 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 97 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 97 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.20% 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 91.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). 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 elementary (100.00%). 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: | 5 | 3.73% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 4.48% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 73 | 54.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 35 | 26.12% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 5.97% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 5.22% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 123 | 91.79% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 7 | 5.22% |
| Private Insurance: | 127 | 77.91% |
| Public Insurance: | 33 | 20.25% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 1.84% |
| Total: | 163 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 160 | 98.16% |
| 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% | 3.8% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 6.9% | 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): | 15 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 15 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 16849 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $368,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 165Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $80,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $368,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16849 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 0.39% of whom live in ZIP Code 16849. It covers 3.877 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.005 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: | 3.877 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.005 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 16849 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.