| City: | Wallaceton, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Clearfield County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:27:09 PM |
| Population: | 295 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9628, -78.2900 |
| Land Area: | 1.091 sq mi |
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Wallaceton sits in rural Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, a small community of 295 residents spread across just 1.24 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery for the surrounding area, even though the town itself has limited street delivery along routes like Clearfield Street and Wallaceton Morrisdale Highway.
The Wallaceton post office maintains 127 PO Boxes for 126 local households, a near-perfect 1:1 ratio. This close match indicates the post office primarily serves its immediate community rather than functioning as a regional hub. With mixed urban and rural carrier routes, some residents receive street delivery while others rely on PO Boxes.
This is an older community. Of the 133 housing units, 78% were built before 1939. The median age is 47.4 years, and the median home value sits at $85,000. About 32% of workers (24 of 75) work from home, well above the national average. The median household income of $68,333 suggests a working-class community where remote work has become increasingly common.
Clearfield Street serves as the main thoroughfare with 15 delivery points. Other streets follow traditional small-town patterns: Wilson Street, Center Street, Pine Street. Rural roads like Gray Hollow Road and Hilltop Road extend into the surrounding countryside, connecting outlying homes to the village center.
Mail can be addressed to:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Wallaceton, PA 16876For street addresses on carrier routes:
[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
Wallaceton, PA 16876Street names follow traditional Pennsylvania patterns with numbered and named streets in town center, plus hollow and hilltop roads describing the surrounding terrain.
ZIP Code 16876 has 295 residents and 126 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 47.4 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (0.3%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3%, 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: | 295Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 285Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 270.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $70,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 126Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $120,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.96Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 310 | 351 | 356 | 336 | 333 | 304 | 321 | 310 | 267 | 268 | 246 | 242 | 235 | 285 |
| Decennial Census | 311 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 295 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.4
Male Median Age: 48.5
Female Median Age: 46.3
| 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 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Female | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Total | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 21 | 40 | 28 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 5 |
| White: | 279 | 99.29% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.36% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.36% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 281 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 150 | 50.85% | 48.5 years |
| Females: | 145 | 49.15% | 46.3 years |
| Total: | 295 | 100% | 47.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 282 | 98.95% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 1.05% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 285 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 285 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $70,000, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $30,625 (77.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,750. Family households earn a median of $76,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $76,250). By gender, male median income is $61,250 and female is $38,750, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $22,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.0%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (35.9%).
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 | $39,375 | $39,750 | $40,208 | $38,571 | $42,212 | $46,875 | $47,292 | $42,321 | $46,250 | $40,417 | $43,125 | $44,821 | $68,333 | $70,000 |
| Median Family Income | $37,250 | $39,750 | $37,708 | $40,625 | $43,750 | $56,250 | $53,750 | $44,844 | $52,500 | $63,125 | $54,375 | $62,500 | $79,375 | $76,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,250 | $13,750 | $17,500 | $14,583 | $34,688 | $33,750 | $36,250 | $21,250 | $23,750 | $17,500 | $17,750 | $19,271 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $32,404 | $35,156 | $35,682 | $33,750 | $37,250 | $51,250 | $42,500 | $41,563 | $46,667 | $45,795 | $48,542 | $51,563 | $58,750 | $61,250 |
| Median Female Income | $32,868 | $31,806 | $33,375 | $32,083 | $32,875 | $31,563 | $32,917 | $38,125 | $31,875 | $29,375 | $30,972 | $33,750 | $35,341 | $38,750 |
| Employed: | 145 | 59.92% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 4.13% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 87 | 35.95% |
| Total: | 242 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 35 | 24.14% |
| Service: | 52 | 35.86% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 11.03% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 16 | 11.03% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 26 | 17.93% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 145 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $120,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $40,500 (50.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,000. The median gross rent is $950, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $175 (22.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $154. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.71% (51.04% with a mortgage, 48.96% free-and-clear) and renters 14.29% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.20%, which is considerably lower 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 | $79,500 | $80,500 | $76,000 | $74,700 | $76,000 | $87,000 | $79,300 | $78,800 | $75,000 | $59,500 | $58,100 | $59,300 | $85,000 | $120,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 62.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 6 | 37.50% |
| $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: | 16 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $775 | $775 | $910 | $900 | $732 | $760 | $792 | $779 | $796 | $775 | $731 | $950 | $950 | $950 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 49 | 43.75% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 47 | 41.96% |
| Renter Occupied: | 16 | 14.29% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 112 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 112 | 91.80% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 8.20% |
| Total Housing Units: | 122 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 96 | 78.69% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 6 | 4.92% |
| Other Units: | 20 | 16.39% |
| Total Housing Units: | 122 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.30% 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 85.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 17.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.18%). College enrollment is 11.76%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 1.84% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 27 | 12.44% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 117 | 53.92% |
| Some college, no degree: | 19 | 8.76% |
| Associate's degree: | 32 | 14.75% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 7.37% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 0.92% |
| Total: | 217 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 186 | 85.71% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 8.29% |
| Private Insurance: | 189 | 59.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 128 | 40.00% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 0.94% |
| Total: | 320 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 317 | 99.06% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.8% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.2% | 11.6% | 11.5% | 13.8% | 18.1% | 18.8% | 17.7% | 11.3% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
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: | 6 | 17.65% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 41.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 29.41% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 11.76% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 17.65% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 30 | 88.24% |
ZIP Code 16876 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 180Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16876 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 0.36% of whom live in ZIP Code 16876. It covers 1.091 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.002 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: | 1.091 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.002 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: | 4280640Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wallaceton borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16876 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.