ZIP Code 16871 in Pottersdale, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Pottersdale, Pennsylvania
Counties:Clearfield County [Primary]
Clinton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:27:05 PM
Population:33 [See All]
Area Codes:582 / 814
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.1979, -78.0264
Land Area:33.087 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 16871 has 33 residents and 14 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 50.4 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.6% male and 39.4% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.8%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (3.0%, slightly higher than the state average of 0.2%); 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

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:33Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:47Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:54Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$51,250Source: Census ACS
Households:14Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$164,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.36Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.13Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--3027293128273440306462522347
Decennial Census46------------------33--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 50.4

Male Median Age: 48

Female Median Age: 55.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male100013210341012100
Female001001020013103100
Total101014230354115200
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2896.55%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:13.45%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:29100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2060.61%48.0 years
Females:1339.39%55.8 years
Total:33100%50.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:47100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:47100%
Total Native Population:47100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $51,250, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $23,125 (82.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,917. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $57,679 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,679). By gender, male median income is $58,214 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $58,214 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.2%, which is far less 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 Natural resources (28.0%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$28,125$21,250$25,000$23,750$33,750$32,500$38,750$45,417$48,333$61,528$66,500$70,893$55,536$51,250
Median Family Income$33,333$35,625$29,583$31,667$37,917$39,167$60,833$63,125$63,125$61,667$66,750$71,339$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$16,250$13,125$14,375$11,250$0$0$0$0$47,917$0$51,563$53,750$55,536$57,679
Median Male Income$37,917$0$0$0$31,500$31,500$0$34,167$34,375$40,972$43,667$46,250$0$58,214
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$21,597$22,000$24,083$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2553.19%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:2246.81%
Total:47100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:28.00%
Service:624.00%
Sales and Office:416.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:728.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:624.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:25100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $164,600, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $120,600 (274.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $111,300. The median gross rent is $538, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $538. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 76.86%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$44,000$80,000$195,000$77,500$60,000$61,700$57,500$55,800$53,300$73,600$74,700$86,100$112,500$164,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:423.53%
$500 to $999:1376.47%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:17100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$538
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):414.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):725.00%
Renter Occupied:1760.71%
Total Occupied Housing Units:28100%

Occupied Housing Units:2823.14%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9376.86%
Total Housing Units:121100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:10586.78%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:1613.22%
Total Housing Units:121100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 29.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 68.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.40%, which is comparable to 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. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1431.82%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1431.82%
Some college, no degree:36.82%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:1329.55%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:44100%
High school or higher:3068.18%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1329.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3659.02%
Public Insurance:2236.07%
No Insurance:34.92%
Total:61100%
Has Health Insurance:5895.08%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%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%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 16871 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 23 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:23Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:214Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:23Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 16871 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 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 16871. It covers 33.087 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.348 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:33.087 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.348 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


16872 | | 16870

Schools in ZIP Code 16871


We could not locate which school district 16871 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.

Mountaintop Area El Sch 100 School Dr # 865
Snow Shoe, PA 16874
District: Bald Eagle Area School DistrictNearby
West Branch Area El Sch 356 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
District: West Branch Area School DistrictNearby
West Branch Area Hs 444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
District: West Branch Area School DistrictNearby
West Branch Ms 444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
District: West Branch Area School DistrictNearby
Renovo El Sch 1301 Bucktail Ave
Renovo, PA 17764
District: Keystone Central School DistrictNearby
Christian Servant Academy 4064 Winburne-Munson Rd
Morrisdale, PA 16858
District: Private SchoolNearby
Marsh Creek Parochial School Marsh Creek Rd
Howard, PA 16841
District: Private SchoolNearby
Clearfield Alliance Christian School 56 Alliance Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 16871


Clearfield County Career And Technology Center 1620 River Road
Clearfield, PA 16830
Type: Post Secondary
Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology 540 N Harrison Rd
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus President's Office 201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802-1503
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802-1503
Type: Post Secondary
South Hills School Of Business & Technology 480 Waupelani Dr
State College, PA 16801-4516
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois 1 College Place
Dubois, PA 15801-2549
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.

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    • 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]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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