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Hollidaysburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16648

Blair County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,538
104/sq mi
$81,540
Median income
$219,500
Median home value
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hollidaysburg pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16648 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16648 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,538 residents across 149.1 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16648 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,540 (5% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,749. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $219,500 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,090 per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16648, 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 16648

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hollidaysburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16648.

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 16648, Hollidaysburg, 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

15,538

Population

149.1

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16648?

45.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$81,540

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$45,749

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16648 ranks nationally

Hollidaysburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,540 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,882

Total Housing Units

6,342

Occupied Units

540

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$219,500

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,090

Median Rent

1965

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

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16648 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 155
2021 +9.6% 170
2022 +6.6% 181
2023 +10.8% 201
2024 -0.2% 200

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 342 business establishments in ZIP 16648, employing approximately 4,233 people with a combined annual payroll of $199,092,000.

342

Businesses

4,233

Employees

$199.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 65 19.0%
Other services (except public administration) 45 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 12.0%
Retail trade 33 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 31 9.1%
Construction 27 7.9%
Finance and insurance 24 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.7%
Manufacturing 10 2.9%
Wholesale trade 8 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.0%
Information 7 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.9%

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 16648 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 16648 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 16648 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 16648 ranks #2 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 5.5 mi
16665 Newry, PA 299 6.2 mi
16601 Altoona, PA 33,870 8.3 mi
16693 Williamsburg, PA 4,185 6.9 mi
16662 Martinsburg, PA 6,040 8.9 mi
16673 Roaring Spring, PA 5,519 9.1 mi
16637 East Freedom, PA 2,873 9.6 mi
16638 Entriken, PA 67 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Blair County

16601 standard
Altoona, PA
Pop: 33,870
16602 standard
Altoona, PA
Pop: 29,554
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 Hollidaysburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16648 in? ▼
ZIP code 16648 (Hollidaysburg) 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 16648? ▼
ZIP code 16648 in Hollidaysburg, PA has a population of 15,538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16648? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16648 is $81,540, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16648? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16648 is $219,500, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16648? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16648 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16648? ▼
ZIP code 16648 has 342 business establishments employing approximately 4,233 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16648? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16648 are: Health care and social assistance (65), Other services (except public administration) (45), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16648? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16648 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 16648? ▼
In ZIP code 16648, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% 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 16648? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16648 is 18.6 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 16648? ▼
In ZIP code 16648, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16648? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16648 is 7.6% 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.