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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Zip code 16150 in Clark, Pennsylvania, contains a unique Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory. This area comprises 103 total units in LIHTC funded projects, with 102 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 8,387 and an estimated housing inventory of 3,213 units, LIHTC funded affordable housing represents approximately 3.2% of the zip code's estimated housing stock.
The LIHTC program has invested $161,106 in tax credits for affordable housing projects in zip code 16150. This investment equates to an average federal funding of $1,564 per unit. Notably, this zip code accounts for 0.03% of Pennsylvania's total LIHTC funding allocation.
The Wade D Mertz project, completed in 1989, represents the sole LIHTC funded development in the area. This project has provided affordable housing in the zip code for over three decades. All 103 units in this development are one-bedroom apartments, addressing specific housing needs within the community.
Over the past decade, zip code 16150 has experienced some demographic shifts. The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 8,335 in 2013 to 8,387 in 2022. The median income has seen a notable increase, rising from $53,121 in 2013 to $61,513 in 2022, indicating improved economic conditions for residents.
Racial distribution has shown minor changes. The white population has decreased slightly from 97% in 2013 to 94% in 2022, while there have been small increases in other racial groups. The black population increased from 0% to 3%, and the Hispanic population rose from 0% to 2% during this period.
Despite these demographic changes, no new LIHTC projects have been initiated in zip code 16150 in the last decade. This lack of new development could be attributed to the relatively stable population and increasing median income, potentially reducing the perceived need for additional low-income housing units.
Zip code 16150 in Clark, Pennsylvania, has a single LIHTC funded project that has served the community for over 30 years. While it covers a small percentage of the estimated housing stock, it provides 102 low-income units, all of which are one-bedroom apartments. The area has experienced economic improvement over the past decade, with rising median incomes and a relatively stable population. These factors, along with subtle shifts in racial demographics, may influence future affordable housing needs and development in zip code 16150.