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Clarion, PA
Borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 16214.
Population
4,192
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,663
ZIP codes
1
Clarion and its ZIP codes
Clarion at a glance
- Clarion is about 9.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 342nd among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $47,181, 39% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,200 (36% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $840 a month.
Local data for Clarion, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarion, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,181
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$163,200
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher
48.6%
Median age
23.1
Average commute
10.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,104), Irish Americans (536), Italian Americans (290).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clarion County. PPP loans are for Clarion.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,287
12,338 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,839
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $6,920 per person
PPP loans
$19.2M
234 loans, 2,661 jobs reported
How people get to work
Clarion, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked16.9%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 10.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarion, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
551
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Crime in Clarion
Clarion Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2024
- Violent crime
- 113
- per 100,000 people · 45% of the PA rate
- Property crime
- 676
- per 100,000 people · 46% of the PA rate
ZIP codes in Clarion
1 in or overlapping Clarion. Population shown
Cities near Clarion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StrattanvilleBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| MarianneCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.4 |
| ShippenvilleBorough | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| KnoxBorough | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| CorsicaBorough | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| SligoBorough | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| CallensburgBorough | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| LeeperCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| SummervilleBorough | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| TylersburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RimersburgBorough | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CrownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| HawthornBorough | 14 mi | 1 |
| New BethlehemBorough | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| South BethlehemBorough | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| St. PetersburgBorough | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarion, PA in?
- Clarion is in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Clarion, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clarion include 16214.
- What is the population of Clarion, PA?
- About 4,192 people live in Clarion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarion?
- Nearby places include Strattanville (2.7 mi), Marianne (3.5 mi), Shippenville (5.3 mi), Knox (8.3 mi), Corsica (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023