16242 ZIP Code – New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
16242 is a ZIP code serving New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in Clarion County with a population of approximately 4,258 residents. The median household income of $53,523 is below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average. The median home value of $120,900 is well below the national average, with 71.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $651 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.9% is above the U.S. average. 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 44.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 16223, 16245, 16253.
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ZIP 16242 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 16242 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,258 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $120k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $651 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.0 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.6% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 16223 – Distant
- 16245 – Oak Ridge
- 16253 – Seminole
- 16230 – Hawthorn
- 16224 – Fairmount City
- 16240 – Mayport
- 16259 – Templeton
- 16248 – Rimersburg
- 15778 – Timblin
- 15770 – Ringgold
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16223 | DISTANT | 69 | $58,125 |
| 16245 | OAK RIDGE | 253 | $46,406 |
| 16253 | SEMINOLE | 113 | $84,583 |
| 16230 | HAWTHORN | 480 | $43,929 |
| 16224 | FAIRMOUNT CITY | 836 | $73,750 |