City

Bear Lake, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥570Population
💰$54,783Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🏠$85,900Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.7% Female 39.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 4.9%Other: 4.2%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic4.9%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
28%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (4.6%)
HS Graduate216 (52.6%)
Some College61 (14.8%)
Associates26 (6.3%)
Bachelors40 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree49 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 52.6%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 6.3%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad52.6%
Some College14.8%
Associates6.3%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.6%Renter: 9.4%Tenure
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,783 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$85,900 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units306
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Bear Lake, PA

Bear Lake is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 570 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Bear Lake is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,783 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bear Lake is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bear Lake is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.53%).

Bear Lake, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Bear Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16402 570 $54,783 $85,900 7.8% 21.7% 90.6%