ZIP Code 16803
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State College · Centre County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 23,685
- Median income
- $73,532
- Median home value
- $413,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.1%
- Land area
- 62.8 sq mi
377/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.1
New York
ZIP code 16803 in State College, Pennsylvania has a population of 23,685. The median household income is $73,532, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $413,700, 49% above the US average. 73.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16803 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.8 square miles in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 23,685 residents, producing a population density of 377 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 16803 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16803 sits at $73,532 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,281. The poverty rate stands at 25.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $413,700 (82% above the state average) with median rent at $1,356 per month, and 43.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16803 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Centre County, so you can benchmark 16803 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 16803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$48,281
Per Capita Income
25.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.6 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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