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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
$73,532
Median income
$413,700
Median home value
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,281. Local economic indicators show a 25.3% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $413,700 (82% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,356 monthly, and 43.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 16803?

31.1

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

20.2%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 14.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

How ZIP 16803 ranks nationally

State College, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,532 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 84.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.1%

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

Owner 43.9%
Renter 56.1%

$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

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ZIP 16803 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 16803 ranks #2 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 16803 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 16803 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Centre County

16801 standard
State College, PA
Pop: 42,812
16823 standard
Bellefonte, PA
Pop: 26,617
16802 standard
University Park, PA
Pop: 12,764
16866 standard
Philipsburg, PA
Pop: 9,881
16870 standard
Port Matilda, PA
Pop: 7,046
16841 standard
Howard, PA
Pop: 5,934

Related Areas

Centre County State College, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.