ZIP Code 16801
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State College · Centre County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 42,812
- Median income
- $61,836
- Median home value
- $414,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.6%
- Land area
- 81.0 sq mi
529/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 27.9
New York
ZIP code 16801 in State College, Pennsylvania has a population of 42,812. The median household income is $61,836, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $414,600, 49% above the US average. 65.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 81.0 square miles in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 42,812 residents, producing a population density of 529 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16801 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16801 sits at $61,836 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,464. The poverty rate stands at 27.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $414,600 (82% above the state average) with median rent at $1,264 per month, and 43.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.9, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Centre County, so you can benchmark 16801 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 16801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16801.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
182 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
180 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
171 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
166 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
131 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16801, State College, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
42,812
Population
81.0
Area (sq mi)
529
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16801?
27.9
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
12.2%
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?
$61,836
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$42,464
Per Capita Income
27.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
16.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
19,271
Total Housing Units
16,900
Occupied Units
2,371
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$414,600
Median Home Value
+82% vs state
$1,264
Median Rent
1979
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16801 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 205 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 218 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 244 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 257 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 277 |
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 1,259 business establishments in ZIP 16801, employing approximately 17,454 people with a combined annual payroll of $809,893,000.
1,259
Businesses
17,454
Employees
$809.9M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 182 | 14.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 180 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 171 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 166 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 131 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 96 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 44 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 33 | 2.6% |
| Information | 31 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 26 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.2% |
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 16801 vs 16802 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16802 | University Park, PA | 12,764 | 1.9 mi |
| 16803 | State College, PA | 23,685 | 3.4 mi |
| 16868 | Pine Grove Mills, PA | 483 | 3.8 mi |
| 16827 | Boalsburg, PA | 3,991 | 4.2 mi |
| 16851 | Lemont, PA | 866 | 4.1 mi |
| 16835 | Fleming, PA | 238 | 9.1 mi |
| 16669 | Petersburg, PA | 2,351 | 9.1 mi |
| 16844 | Julian, PA | 2,769 | 10.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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