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Forest County, PA
2 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Forest County, Pennsylvania.
Population
6,715
Land area
427sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Forest County
Forest County at a glance
- Forest County is 95% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,191, 33% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,300 (55% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $817 a month.
- Its largest cities are Marienville (3,163) and Tionesta (323).
Local data for Forest County, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forest County, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,191
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,438), Irish Americans (850), Italian Americans (400).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,939
1,895 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$30,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.3M
FY 2026, $7,073 per person
PPP loans
$2.8M
79 loans, 417 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$5,316
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Forest County, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forest County, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
295
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Forest County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Forest County, PA?
- Marienville is the largest city or town in Forest County, with about 3,163 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Forest County?
- Forest County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 15828, 16239, 16321, 16322, 16353.
- What is the population of Forest County, PA?
- About 6,715 people live in Forest County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Forest County?
- Forest County borders Venango County, Jefferson County, McKean County, Warren County, Clarion County, Elk County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023