ZIP code 16834
Where is ZIP code 16834?
Drifting, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 16834 belongs to Drifting, Pennsylvania in Clearfield County. 16834 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Drifting post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 582 and 814. About 733 people live in the 16834 area, where the median household income is $118,204. The closest ZIP codes are 16839 (Grassflat, 1.4 mi south), 16847 (Kylertown, 3.7 mi southwest) and 16879 (Winburne, 4.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 16834 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Drifting |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Clearfield County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 582, 814 |
| Coordinates | 41.0242, -78.1083 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 168 |
Population and income in 16834
| Population | 733 · lower than 68% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 40 · lower than 86% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.2 years · lower than 83% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $118,204 · higher than 92% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,812 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 38% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $238,400 · higher than 66% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 297 |
| Households | 251 (2.92 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 4.8% |
| Land area | 18.11 sq mi (plus 0.25 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 16834. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 16834
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16839 | Grassflat, PA | 1.4 mi S | Standard |
| 16847 | Kylertown, PA | 3.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 16879 | Winburne, PA | 4.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 16849 | Lanse, PA | 4.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 16859 | Moshannon, PA | 5.2 mi E | Standard |
| 16821 | Allport, PA | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 16845 | Karthaus, PA | 6.3 mi N | Standard |
| 16860 | Munson, PA | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 16858 | Morrisdale, PA | 6.8 mi W | Standard |
| 16874 | Snow Shoe, PA | 8.2 mi E | Standard |
| 16836 | Frenchville, PA | 8.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 16840 | Hawk Run, PA | 8.6 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 16834 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 16834
PO BOX 123
DRIFTING PA 16834
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (16834-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 16834?
- 16834 is a Drifting, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 16834 in?
- ZIP code 16834 is in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 16834 in?
- 16834 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 16834?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 16834 use area codes 582 and 814.
- What is the population of ZIP code 16834?
- About 733 people live in ZIP code 16834, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 16834?
- The median household income in 16834 is $118,204 a year, higher than 92% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 16834 for a street address?
- No. 16834 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Drifting use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 16834?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 16834 are 16839 (Grassflat, 1.4 miles), 16847 (Kylertown, 3.7 miles), 16879 (Winburne, 4.4 miles) and 16849 (Lanse, 4.4 miles).