City

Cross Fork, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Potter County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥155Population
💰$44,375Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂62.4Median Age
🏠$82,100Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓15.8%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Other: 0.7%Race
White99.4%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
3%
18–24
1%
25–44
9%
45–64
52%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.63
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads15.8% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 124% above avg
HS Graduate84 (60.4%)
Some College18 (12.9%)
Associates15 (10.8%)
Bachelors8 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree14 (10.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 60.4%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
HS Grad60.4%
Some College12.9%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.6%Renter: 8.4%Tenure
Owner91.6%
Renter8.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,375 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$82,100 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units604
Vacant Units509

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
54%
About Cross Fork, PA

Cross Fork is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Potter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 155 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.4 years.

Economically, Cross Fork is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,375 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cross Fork is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cross Fork is less-educated. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cross Fork
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17729 155 $44,375 $82,100 $833 11.0% 15.8% 91.6%