City

Polk, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Venango County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,185Population
💰$62,227Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂54.8Median Age
🏠$113,700Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Black1.0%
Asian0.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
35%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma76 (4.4%)
HS Graduate836 (48.9%)
Some College141 (8.3%)
Associates167 (9.8%)
Bachelors131 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree357 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 48.9%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad48.9%
Some College8.3%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,227 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$113,700 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units1,265
Vacant Units282

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Polk, PA

Polk is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Venango County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,185 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.8 years.

Economically, Polk is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,227 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Polk is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $721 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Polk is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Polk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16342 2,185 $62,227 $113,700 $721 4.3% 28.6% 89.2%