Sandy Ridge, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16677
Centre County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 481
- 81/sq mi Moderate-density area
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sandy Ridge has 481 residents, placing it in the 18th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 81 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 16677 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 16677 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sandy Ridge, Centre County, Pennsylvania, home to just 481 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 16677, but per-capita income is $41,773. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Centre County, so 16677 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 →
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 16677, Sandy Ridge, 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
481
Population
6.0
Area (sq mi)
81
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16677?
60.0
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$41,773
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
103housing units
103
Total Housing Units
83
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 16677, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $250,000.
7
Businesses
21
Employees
$250K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 16677 vs 16866 →
ZIP 16677 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16686
Tyrone (16686)
13,488 residents
- 16866
Philipsburg (16866)
9,881 residents
- 16651
Houtzdale (16651)
5,813 residents
- 16666 2,960
Osceola Mills (16666)
2,960 residents
- 16878 1,762
West Decatur (16878)
1,762 residents
- 16840 510
Hawk Run (16840)
510 residents
- 16677 481
Sandy Ridge (16677)
481 residents
- 16860 451
Munson (16860)
451 residents
- 16620 414
Brisbin (16620)
414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16677 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16866 | Philipsburg, PA | 9,881 | 5.2 mi |
| 16620 | Brisbin, PA | 414 | 5.9 mi |
| 16666 | Osceola Mills, PA | 2,960 | 6.1 mi |
| 16686 | Tyrone, PA | 13,488 | 9.9 mi |
| 16840 | Hawk Run, PA | 510 | 8.0 mi |
| 16651 | Houtzdale, PA | 5,813 | 7.6 mi |
| 16860 | Munson, PA | 451 | 10.1 mi |
| 16878 | West Decatur, PA | 1,762 | 10.4 mi |
| 16849 | Lanse, PA | 331 | 12.3 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16677 in?
ZIP code 16677 (Sandy Ridge) is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Centre County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/centre-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16677?
ZIP code 16677 in Sandy Ridge, PA has a population of 481 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16677?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16677 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16677?
ZIP code 16677 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16677?
In ZIP code 16677, 87.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16677?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16677 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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