| ZIP Code | 16834 |
|---|---|
| City | Drifting |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Clearfield County |
| Area Code | 582/814 |
| Elevation | 1,560 ft |
| Latitude | 41.051702 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.087218 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42033 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs ↓ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 1.8% ▼ 82% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.6% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 129 (28.4%) |
| Some College | 15 (3.3%) |
| Associates | 77 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 76 (16.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 154 (33.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,241 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 134% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $229,700 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 279 |
| Vacant Units | 21 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 279 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 21 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 16834 is located in Drifting, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. With a population of 711, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.7 years. Economically, 16834 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,241 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 16834 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $229,700 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 16834 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 50.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.8%. Household income has grown by 134% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 31% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 16834 in Drifting, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 711 residents, a median household income of $115,241, and a median home value of $229,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.