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Lamar, PA
Census-designated place in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 16848.
Population
570
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
416
ZIP codes
1
Lamar and its ZIP codes
Lamar at a glance
- Lamar is 43% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,400, 15% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,900 (38% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Lamar, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lamar, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,400
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$158,900
Homeownership
85.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.5%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (230), Irish Americans (47), Dutch Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Lamar.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,572
12,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,562
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
PPP loans
$159K
1 loan, 53 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lamar, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lamar, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
557
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
336
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Lamar
1 in or overlapping Lamar. Population shown
Cities near Lamar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NittanyCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.4 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.4 |
| SnydertownCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.1 |
| EaglevilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| HublersburgCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| MackeyvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.7 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| TylersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.4 |
| MadisonburgCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Beech CreekBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| HowardBorough | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| RebersburgCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| SalonaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| Mill HallBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| MingovilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lamar, PA in?
- Lamar is in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Lamar, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lamar include 16848.
- What is the population of Lamar, PA?
- About 570 people live in Lamar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lamar?
- Nearby places include Nittany (1.3 mi), Clintondale (1.3 mi), Snydertown (3.4 mi), Eagleville (4.3 mi), Hublersburg (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023