16878 ZIP Code
West decatur, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 16878 |
| City/Town: | West decatur |
| County: | Clearfield |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 1,798 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,136 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,180 |
| Total Housing Units: | 787 |
| Median Home Value: | $116,300 |
| Land Area: | 28.7 sq miles
74.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9403, -78.3518 |
Population Information (16878 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 1,798 | -- |
| Male: | 906 | 50.4% |
| Female: | 892 | 49.6% |
| Median Age: | 45.9 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 69 | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 136 | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 106 | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 105 | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 35 | 1.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 185 | 10.3% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 246 | 13.7% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 189 | 10.5% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 221 | 12.3% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 172 | 9.6% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 218 | 12.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 87 | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 29 | 1.6% |
Housing Information (16878 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $116,300 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,035 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 787 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 724 | 92.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 63 | 8.0% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 640 | 88.4% |
| Renter-occupied: | 84 | 11.6% |
Educational Attainment (16878 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,347 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 40 | 3.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 54 | 4.0% |
| High school graduate: | 804 | 59.7% |
| Some college, no degree: | 154 | 11.4% |
| Associate degree: | 170 | 12.6% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 98 | 7.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 27 | 2.0% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.3% |
Income Information (16878 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,136 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,310 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,125 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,180 / yr. |
Employment (16878 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 996 | -- |
| Employed: | 918 | 92.2% |
| Unemployed: | 78 | 7.8% |
| Not in labor force: | 479 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 751 | 81.8% |
| Government workers: | 135 | 14.7% |
| Self-employed: | 32 | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (16878 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,753 | 97.5% |
| Black or African American: | 15 | 0.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 5 | 0.3% |
| Two or more races: | 22 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 16 | 0.9% |
| Mexican: | 11 | 0.6% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 11 | 0.6% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (16878 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 14 | 1.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 31 | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 93 | 12.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 26 | 3.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 62 | 8.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 201 | 27.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 130 | 18.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 134 | 18.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 29 | 4.0% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4 | 0.6% |
Commute to Work (16878 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 786 | 85.6% |
| Carpooled: | 78 | 8.5% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 8 | 0.9% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home: | 36 | 3.9% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- |
Industry (16878 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 2.0% |
| Construction: | 41 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing: | 104 | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade: | 6 | 0.7% |
| Retail trade: | 210 | 22.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 19 | 2.1% |
| Information: | 10 | 1.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 42 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 32 | 3.5% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 297 | 32.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 61 | 6.6% |
| Other services: | 27 | 2.9% |
| Public administration: | 51 | 5.6% |
Poverty Status (16878 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.7% |
| 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 (16878 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 1,768 | 98.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,247 | 69.4% |
| Public health coverage: | 848 | 47.2% |
| Without health insurance: | 30 | 1.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16878 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 568 | 78.5% |
| Social Security income: | 310 | 42.8% |
| Retirement income: | 202 | 27.9% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 31 | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 29 | 4.0% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 138 | 19.1% |
Housing Types (16878 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 602 | 76.5% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 13 | 1.7% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 172 | 21.9% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (16878 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 25 | 3.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 120 | 15.2% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 124 | 15.8% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 80 | 10.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 100 | 12.7% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 30 | 3.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 100 | 12.7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 38 | 4.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 170 | 21.6% |
Bedrooms (16878 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 52 | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 147 | 18.7% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 451 | 57.3% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 109 | 13.9% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 28 | 3.6% |
Heating Fuel (16878 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 135 | 18.6% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 46 | 6.4% |
| Electricity: | 54 | 7.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 414 | 57.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 32 | 4.4% |
| Wood: | 39 | 5.4% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 4 | 0.6% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (16878 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 17 | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 150 | 20.7% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 278 | 38.4% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 279 | 38.5% |
Home Value Distribution (16878 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 88 | 13.8% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 193 | 30.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 120 | 18.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 75 | 11.7% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 91 | 14.2% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 33 | 5.2% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 13 | 2.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 4.2% |
Housing Costs (16878 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,292 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $491 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,035 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.96 |
Households (16878 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 724 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 424 | 58.6% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 133 | 18.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 148 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 100 | 13.8% |
| Householder living alone: | 206 | 28.5% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 239 | 33.0% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- |
Marital Status (16878 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 777 | -- |
| Never married: | 204 | 26.3% |
| Now married: | 424 | 54.6% |
| Separated: | 20 | 2.6% |
| Widowed: | 116 | 14.9% |
| Divorced: | 164 | 21.1% |
School Enrollment (16878 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 375 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 16 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten: | 37 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 186 | 49.6% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 88 | 23.5% |
| College or graduate school: | 48 | 12.8% |
Veterans & Disability (16878 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,408 | -- |
| Veterans: | 123 | 8.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 1,798 | -- |
| With a disability: | 189 | 10.5% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 4 | 2.1% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 79 | 41.8% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 106 | 56.1% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16878 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 1,716 | 95.4% |
| Different house: | 71 | 3.9% |
| Same county: | 66 | 93.0% |
| Different county: | 5 | 7.0% |
| Different state: | 5 | 7.0% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (16878 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 1,790 | 99.6% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8 | -- |
| Not a citizen: | 8 | -- |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8 | -- |
| Asia: | 0 | -- |
| Africa: | 0 | -- |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- |
| Latin America: | 0 | -- |
| Northern America: | 0 | -- |
Language Spoken at Home (16878 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,729 | -- |
| English only: | 1,707 | 98.7% |
| Language other than English: | 22 | 1.3% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 11 | 0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (16878 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 724 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 675 | 93.2% |
West decatur, PA16878