| ZIP Code | 16255 |
|---|---|
| City | Sligo |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Clarion County |
| Area Code | 582/814 |
| Elevation | 1,473 ft |
| Latitude | 41.128813 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.466757 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 13.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.8% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 644 (55.8%) |
| Some College | 86 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 65 (5.6%) |
| Bachelors | 117 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 238 (20.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,357 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $130,400 ▼ 53% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $831/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 859 |
| Vacant Units | 141 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 859 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 141 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 16255 is located in Sligo, Pennsylvania, within Clarion County. With a population of 1,956, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 16255 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,357 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 16255 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $130,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $831 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 16255 is primarily White (94.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.3%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 16255 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 16255 in Sligo, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,956 residents, a median household income of $65,357, and a median home value of $130,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.