State College, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16803
Centre County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,685
- 377/sq mi High-density area
- $73,532
- Median income Near-median income area
- $413,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
State College pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 377
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16803 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16803 (State College, PA) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.0 in 2023 to 253.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16803 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 23,685 residents across 62.8 square miles, a density of 377 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16803 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,532 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,281. The poverty rate is 25.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $413,700 (82% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), with only 43.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,356.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Centre County, so 16803 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 16803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in State College, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16803.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 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 16803, State College, 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
23,685
Population
62.8
Area (sq mi)
377
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16803?
31.1
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
20.2%
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?
$73,532
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$48,281
Per Capita Income
25.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16803 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
State College, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,532 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,480housing units
12,480
Total Housing Units
10,637
Occupied Units
1,843
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$413,700
Median Home Value
+82% vs state ZIP avg
$1,356
Median Rent
1989
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16803 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 196 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 209 |
| 2022 | +8.9% | 227 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 250 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 254 |
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 573 business establishments in ZIP 16803, employing approximately 12,309 people with a combined annual payroll of $706,861,000.
573
Businesses
12,309
Employees
$706.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 94 | 16.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 67 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.0% |
| Construction | 21 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.5% |
| Information | 18 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.9% |
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 16803 vs 16802 →
ZIP 16803 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16801
State College (16801)
42,812 residents
- 16803
State College (16803)
23,685 residents
- 16802 12,764
University Park (16802)
12,764 residents
- 16827 3,991
Boalsburg (16827)
3,991 residents
- 16844 2,769
Julian (16844)
2,769 residents
- 16669 2,351
Petersburg (16669)
2,351 residents
- 16865 1,839
Pennsylvania Furnace (16865)
1,839 residents
- 16851 866
Lemont (16851)
866 residents
- 16868 483
Pine Grove Mills (16868)
483 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16803 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16803 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16868
Pine Grove Mills (16868)
$180,412 median income
- 16827
Boalsburg (16827)
$103,558 median income
- 16851
Lemont (16851)
$100,768 median income
- 16844
Julian (16844)
$85,147 median income
- 16669
Petersburg (16669)
$78,977 median income
- 16865
Pennsylvania Furnace (16865)
$77,717 median income
- 16803
State College (16803)
$73,532 median income
- 16801 $61,836
State College (16801)
$61,836 median income
- 16835 $60,114
Fleming (16835)
$60,114 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16803 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16802 | University Park, PA | 12,764 | 2.0 mi |
| 16801 | State College, PA | 42,812 | 3.4 mi |
| 16868 | Pine Grove Mills, PA | 483 | 4.9 mi |
| 16835 | Fleming, PA | 238 | 7.4 mi |
| 16851 | Lemont, PA | 866 | 6.0 mi |
| 16844 | Julian, PA | 2,769 | 7.6 mi |
| 16669 | Petersburg, PA | 2,351 | 10.0 mi |
| 16827 | Boalsburg, PA | 3,991 | 7.6 mi |
| 16865 | Pennsylvania Furnace, PA | 1,839 | 8.1 mi |
| 16853 | Milesburg, PA | 300 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16803, 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 (23,685 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 16803 in?
ZIP code 16803 (State College) 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 16803?
ZIP code 16803 in State College, PA has a population of 23,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16803?
The median household income in ZIP 16803 is $73,532, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16803?
The median home value in ZIP 16803 is $413,700, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16803?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16803 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16803?
ZIP code 16803 has 573 business establishments employing approximately 12,309 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16803?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16803 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (94), Health care and social assistance (88), Retail trade (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16803?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16803 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 16803?
In ZIP code 16803, 84.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.1% 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 16803?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16803 is 16.6 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 16803?
In ZIP code 16803, approximately 43.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16803?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16803 is 25.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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