PlainZIP

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
$58,070
Median income
$147,200
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,490. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $147,200 (35% below the state average); renters pay a median of $803 monthly, and 69.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16601, plus 6 more within Blair County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 16601?

39.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,150

Total Housing Units

13,615

Occupied Units

1,535

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$147,200

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$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

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ZIP 16601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Blair County

16602 standard
Altoona, PA
Pop: 29,554
16648 standard
Hollidaysburg, PA
Pop: 15,538
16686 standard
Tyrone, PA
Pop: 13,488
16635 standard
Duncansville, PA
Pop: 11,321
16662 standard
Martinsburg, PA
Pop: 6,040
16673 standard
Roaring Spring, PA
Pop: 5,519

Related Areas

Blair County Altoona, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.