The 16242 ZIP Code is primarily associated with New Bethlehem, PA (Clarion County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 4,233. The 16242 ZIP Code has a median age of 47.4 years, and 28.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $48,491. An estimated 84.4% in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $25,669.
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In ZIP Code 16242, 84.4% of the population graduated high school, while 16.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 47.7% in this Clarion County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 47.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 16242 are older than average. The median age of 47.4 years in ZIP Code 16242 is approximately 24.41% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.6% of the population in 16242 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.3% of 16242 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.6% |
| 85 years and over | 4.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 16242 is $48,491, while the region's mean household income is $59,454. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,669. The per capita income in ZIP Code 16242 of $25,669 is approximately 25.28% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 9.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 2.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 16242 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.0% of 16242 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 16242, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.7% of 16242 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 16242 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.3%), followed by Black or African American (0.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.2% |
In ZIP Code 16242, 99.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Clarion County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.3% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 16242, an estimated 34.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Clarion County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 34.2% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 16242 | 7.46¢/kWh | 3.37¢/kWh | 1.12¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73¢/kWh | 13.33¢/kWh | 10.1¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.34¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 9.17¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 16242 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.68 | ||
| Feb | 3.95 | ||
| Mar | 4.59 | ||
| Apr | 5.09 | ||
| May | 5.31 | ||
| Jun | 5.48 | ||
| Jul | 5.87 | ||
| Aug | 5.87 | ||
| Sep | 5.33 | ||
| Oct | 4.19 | ||
| Nov | 3.36 | ||
| Dec | 2.34 |
In 16242, 54.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.3 minutes. Approximately 27.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 16242 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 16242 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.0% |
| Construction | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.6% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 5.3% |