City

New Bethlehem, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clarion County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,328Population
💰$54,727Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$119,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,517 (54.7%)
Some College274 (9.9%)
Associates158 (5.7%)
Bachelors271 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree522 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 54.7%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad54.7%
Some College9.9%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,727 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$119,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$707/mo
Total Housing Units2,050
Vacant Units285

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About New Bethlehem, PA

New Bethlehem is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Clarion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,328 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, New Bethlehem is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,727 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New Bethlehem is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $707 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Bethlehem is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Bethlehem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16242 4,328 $54,727 $119,700 $707 2.7% 28.6% 72.6%