| City: | Mineral Springs, Pennsylvania |
| City Alias: | Mineral Spgs |
| County: | Clearfield County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:26:51 PM |
| Population: | 305 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9983, -78.3735 |
| Land Area: | 1.869 sq mi |
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Mineral Springs is a small rural community in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, covering just 1.09 square miles. With 305 residents living in 116 households, this is a close-knit community where 80% of residents own their homes. The median age of 42.7 years and household size of 2.6 people indicate a mix of families and established residents.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across the service area. The post office maintains 113 PO Boxes for 116 households, a 97% adoption rate that reflects the essential nature of PO Box service here. While some limited street delivery exists (one City route and one Rural route serve 30 delivery points), PO Boxes remain the primary mail access method for nearly all residents.
Street names tell the story of rural Pennsylvania: Post Office Road leads to the town center, Hogback Hill and Hidden Valley Road wind through the terrain, and nature names like Maple Hill Lane, Boulder Lane, and Sunflower Lane dot the landscape. Main Street anchors the small town center. The community has 4 business establishments employing 16 people, with transportation and warehousing being a notable employment sector (22% of workers).
Housing stock runs old here. Of the 124 total housing units, 55 were built before 1939, giving Mineral Springs a historic character. Median home values of $113,500 and per capita income of $22,501 indicate a working-class community. The population is 97% White, with 25 Hispanic or Latino residents (8% of the total). Only 8 homes sit vacant, and just 1 unit is held for seasonal use, showing this is a year-round residential community, not a vacation area.
Mail to Mineral Springs can use either "MINERAL SPRINGS" or the abbreviated "MINERAL SPGS" as the city name. Given the PO Box Only Zone designation, residents and businesses should use PO Box addresses for reliable mail delivery.
Street names reflect rural Pennsylvania character with terrain features (Hogback Hill, Hidden Valley) and nature themes (Maple Hill, Boulder Lane, Sunflower Lane).
ZIP Code 16855 has 305 residents and 116 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 42.7 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.6% male and 55.4% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, 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: | 305Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 172Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 163.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $71,667Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 116Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.63Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.31Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 336 | 331 | 313 | 335 | 277 | 330 | 225 | 182 | 146 | 103 | 73 | 87 | 75 | 172 |
| Decennial Census | 282 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 305 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.7
Male Median Age: 46
Female Median Age: 41.9
| 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 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 30 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 39 | 29 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 |
| White: | 296 | 98.67% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.00% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.33% |
| Total: | 300 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 136 | 44.59% | 46.0 years |
| Females: | 169 | 55.41% | 41.9 years |
| Total: | 305 | 100% | 42.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 172 | 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: | 172 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 172 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $71,667, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $21,472 (42.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,667. Family households earn a median of $70,278 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $70,278). By gender, male median income is $55,938 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $55,938 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.8%, which is slightly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.7%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (39.3%).
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 | $50,195 | $50,893 | $29,712 | $12,321 | $0 | $13,433 | $12,689 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $71,667 |
| Median Family Income | $51,172 | $51,429 | $53,750 | $53,125 | $0 | $80,809 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,278 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $7,083 | $11,705 | $9,238 | $8,886 | $8,475 | $9,623 | $9,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $31,736 | $31,607 | $31,429 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $55,938 |
| Median Female Income | $16,167 | $25,259 | $12,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 84 | 54.90% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 5.88% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 60 | 39.22% |
| Total: | 153 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 20.24% |
| Service: | 22 | 26.19% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 39.29% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 9.52% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 4.76% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 84 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $76,400 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 88.75% (36.62% with a mortgage, 63.38% free-and-clear) and renters 11.25% - 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 | $76,400 | $75,200 | $59,000 | $57,700 | $0 | $52,400 | $51,400 | $0 | $0 | $9,999 | $0 | $95,300 | $113,500 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 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): | 26 | 32.50% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 45 | 56.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 11.25% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 81.63% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 18 | 18.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 98 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 71 | 72.45% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 18 | 18.37% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 9.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 98 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.30% 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 89.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 10.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 27.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 27.80 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 high school (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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 10.24% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 50 | 39.37% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 30.71% |
| Associate's degree: | 17 | 13.39% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 6.30% |
| Total: | 127 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 114 | 89.76% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 6.30% |
| Private Insurance: | 131 | 67.53% |
| Public Insurance: | 63 | 32.47% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 194 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 194 | 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% | 22.4% | 28.3% | 25.4% | 37.8% | 35.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 26.3% | 27.8% | 10.4% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 16855 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 19 people with an annual payroll of $833,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 113Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $201,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $833,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 19Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16855 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 0.37% of whom live in ZIP Code 16855. It covers 1.869 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 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: | 1.869 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.006 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 16855 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.