16242 ZIP Code
New bethlehem, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 16242 |
| City/Town: | New bethlehem |
| County: | Clarion |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 4,258 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,523 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,779 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,023 |
| Median Home Value: | $120,900 |
| Land Area: | 93.6 sq miles
242.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9854, -79.3723 |
Population Information (16242 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,258 | -- |
| Male: | 2,007 | 47.1% |
| Female: | 2,251 | 52.9% |
| Median Age: | 44.9 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 245 | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 301 | 7.1% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 271 | 6.4% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 197 | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 207 | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 446 | 10.5% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 467 | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 467 | 11.0% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 350 | 8.2% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 343 | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 480 | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 303 | 7.1% |
| 85 years and over: | 181 | 4.3% |
Housing Information (16242 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $120,900 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- |
| Median rent: | $651 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 2,023 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,735 | 85.8% |
| Vacant housing units: | 288 | 14.2% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,275 | 73.5% |
| Renter-occupied: | 460 | 26.5% |
Educational Attainment (16242 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,037 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 92 | 3.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 299 | 9.8% |
| High school graduate: | 1,599 | 52.7% |
| Some college, no degree: | 276 | 9.1% |
| Associate degree: | 287 | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 276 | 9.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 208 | 6.8% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.9% |
Income Information (16242 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,523 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,966 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,273 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,779 / yr. |
Employment (16242 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,955 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,874 | 96.0% |
| Unemployed: | 78 | 4.0% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,453 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,438 | 76.7% |
| Government workers: | 288 | 15.4% |
| Self-employed: | 144 | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.2% |
Race & Ethnicity (16242 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,174 | 98.0% |
| Black or African American: | 16 | 0.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 22 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 13 | 0.3% |
| Two or more races: | 33 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 28 | 0.7% |
| Mexican: | 16 | 0.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 14 | 0.3% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (16242 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 64 | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 87 | 5.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 205 | 11.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 204 | 11.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 237 | 13.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 322 | 18.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 176 | 10.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 273 | 15.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 121 | 7.0% |
| $200,000 or more: | 46 | 2.7% |
Commute to Work (16242 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,408 | 75.1% |
| Carpooled: | 196 | 10.5% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Walked: | 35 | 1.9% |
| Other means: | 28 | 1.5% |
| Worked from home: | 179 | 9.6% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.7 min | -- |
Industry (16242 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 150 | 8.0% |
| Construction: | 168 | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing: | 212 | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade: | 39 | 2.1% |
| Retail trade: | 211 | 11.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 144 | 7.7% |
| Information: | 17 | 0.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 72 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 128 | 6.8% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 430 | 22.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 112 | 6.0% |
| Other services: | 99 | 5.3% |
| Public administration: | 92 | 4.9% |
Poverty Status (16242 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (16242 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,955 | 92.9% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,820 | 66.2% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,739 | 40.8% |
| Without health insurance: | 300 | 7.0% |
Benefits & Assistance (16242 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,181 | 68.1% |
| Social Security income: | 697 | 40.2% |
| Retirement income: | 480 | 27.7% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 91 | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 47 | 2.7% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 234 | 13.5% |
Housing Types (16242 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,677 | 82.9% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2 units: | 48 | 2.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 16 | 0.8% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 23 | 1.1% |
| 20 or more units: | 82 | 4.1% |
| Mobile home: | 160 | 7.9% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.7% |
Year Structure Built (16242 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 4 | 0.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 77 | 3.8% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 101 | 5.0% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 182 | 9.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 113 | 5.6% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 260 | 12.9% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 163 | 8.1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 207 | 10.2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 162 | 8.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 754 | 37.3% |
Bedrooms (16242 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 13 | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom: | 199 | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 392 | 19.4% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,020 | 50.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 294 | 14.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 105 | 5.2% |
Heating Fuel (16242 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,297 | 74.8% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 42 | 2.4% |
| Electricity: | 203 | 11.7% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 109 | 6.3% |
| Coal or coke: | 3 | 0.2% |
| Wood: | 39 | 2.2% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 2.2% |
| No fuel used: | 4 | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16242 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 156 | 9.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 446 | 25.7% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 726 | 41.8% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 407 | 23.5% |
Home Value Distribution (16242 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 70 | 5.5% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 380 | 29.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 313 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 166 | 13.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 229 | 18.0% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 81 | 6.4% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 30 | 2.4% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.5% |
Housing Costs (16242 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,103 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $414 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $651 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 |
Households (16242 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,735 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 992 | 57.2% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 374 | 21.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 262 | 15.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 382 | 22.0% |
| Householder living alone: | 490 | 28.2% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 672 | 38.7% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- |
Marital Status (16242 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,631 | -- |
| Never married: | 393 | 24.1% |
| Now married: | 1,037 | 63.6% |
| Separated: | 42 | 2.6% |
| Widowed: | 136 | 8.3% |
| Divorced: | 361 | 22.1% |
School Enrollment (16242 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 766 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 64 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten: | 35 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 415 | 54.2% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 154 | 20.1% |
| College or graduate school: | 98 | 12.8% |
Veterans & Disability (16242 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,326 | -- |
| Veterans: | 232 | 7.0% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,255 | -- |
| With a disability: | 659 | 15.5% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 29 | 4.4% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 247 | 37.5% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 383 | 58.1% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16242 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,995 | 93.8% |
| Different house: | 194 | 4.6% |
| Same county: | 116 | 59.8% |
| Different county: | 78 | 40.2% |
| Different state: | 30 | 15.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (16242 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,224 | 99.2% |
| Foreign born: | 14 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 34 | 242.9% |
| Not a citizen: | 34 | 242.9% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 34 | 242.9% |
| Asia: | 3 | 21.4% |
| Africa: | 4 | 28.6% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 2 | 14.3% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (16242 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,013 | -- |
| English only: | 3,974 | 99.0% |
| Language other than English: | 39 | 1.0% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 12 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 14 | 0.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 13 | 0.3% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (16242 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,735 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,503 | 86.6% |
New bethlehem, PA16242