City

Clarion, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clarion County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,655Population
💰$53,430Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂28.8Median Age
🏠$169,100Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 6.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Black6.1%
Asian0.8%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
31%
25–44
22%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,505 (34.7%)
Some College514 (11.9%)
Associates311 (7.2%)
Bachelors291 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree1,700 (39.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 39.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College11.9%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate39.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.3%Renter: 51.7%Tenure
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,430 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$169,100 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$872/mo
Total Housing Units4,113
Vacant Units791

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Clarion, PA

Clarion is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Clarion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,655 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.8 years.

Economically, Clarion is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,430 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Clarion is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $872 per month.

The population of Clarion is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clarion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16214 8,655 $53,430 $169,100 $872 8.9% 45.9% 48.3%