Altoona, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16601
Blair County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,870
- 151/sq mi High-density area
- $58,070
- Median income Below-median income area
- $147,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Altoona pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 151
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16601 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, with 33,870 residents across 224.0 square miles, a density of 151 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16601 reports a modest median household income of $58,070 (25% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,490. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,200 (35% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $803; owner occupancy is 69.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blair County, so 16601 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 16601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Altoona, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16601.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16601, Altoona, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
33,870
Population
224.0
Area (sq mi)
151
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16601?
39.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$58,070
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$32,490
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16601 ranks nationally
Altoona, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$58,070 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,150housing units
15,150
Total Housing Units
13,615
Occupied Units
1,535
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,200
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$803
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16601 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 151 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 161 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 181 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 190 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 190 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 648 business establishments in ZIP 16601, employing approximately 11,289 people with a combined annual payroll of $568,777,000.
648
Businesses
11,289
Employees
$568.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 119 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 84 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 77 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.2% |
| Information | 13 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 16601 vs 16602 →
ZIP 16601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16601
Altoona (16601)
33,870 residents
- 16602
Altoona (16602)
29,554 residents
- 16648
Hollidaysburg (16648)
15,538 residents
- 16686 13,488
Tyrone (16686)
13,488 residents
- 16635 11,321
Duncansville (16635)
11,321 residents
- 16617 2,806
Bellwood (16617)
2,806 residents
- 16639 1,494
Fallentimber (16639)
1,494 residents
- 16636 742
Dysart (16636)
742 residents
- 16619 347
Blandburg (16619)
347 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16636
Dysart (16636)
$89,821 median income
- 16619
Blandburg (16619)
$85,357 median income
- 16648
Hollidaysburg (16648)
$81,540 median income
- 16639
Fallentimber (16639)
$75,165 median income
- 16635
Duncansville (16635)
$69,760 median income
- 16686
Tyrone (16686)
$69,008 median income
- 16601
Altoona (16601)
$58,070 median income
- 16602
Altoona (16602)
$55,046 median income
- 16617
Bellwood (16617)
$52,609 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16601 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16602 | Altoona, PA | 29,554 | 3.0 mi |
| 16617 | Bellwood, PA | 2,806 | 3.9 mi |
| 16648 | Hollidaysburg, PA | 15,538 | 8.3 mi |
| 16619 | Blandburg, PA | 347 | 8.3 mi |
| 16636 | Dysart, PA | 742 | 7.7 mi |
| 16639 | Fallentimber, PA | 1,494 | 10.6 mi |
| 16686 | Tyrone, PA | 13,488 | 10.0 mi |
| 16635 | Duncansville, PA | 11,321 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16601, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (33,870 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16601 in?
ZIP code 16601 (Altoona) is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Blair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blair-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16601?
ZIP code 16601 in Altoona, PA has a population of 33,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16601?
The median household income in ZIP 16601 is $58,070, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16601?
The median home value in ZIP 16601 is $147,200, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16601 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16601?
ZIP code 16601 has 648 business establishments employing approximately 11,289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16601 are: Health care and social assistance (119), Other services (except public administration) (95), Construction (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16601 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16601?
In ZIP code 16601, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 16601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16601 is 20.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16601?
In ZIP code 16601, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16601 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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