ZIP Code 16828

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Centre Hall · Centre County · Pennsylvania

Population
4,478

31/sq mi

Median income
$76,468

▲ 0% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$273,800

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.1%

Median age 50.7

Land area
145.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16828 in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,478. The median household income is $76,468, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $273,800, 2% below the US average. 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16828 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 145.9 square miles in Centre Hall, Centre County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,478 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 16828 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16828 sits at $76,468 (2% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,376. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $273,800 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,163 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16828 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Centre County, so you can benchmark 16828 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 16828

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16828.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16828, Centre Hall, 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

4,478

Population

145.9

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16828?

50.7

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$76,468

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$40,376

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,321

Total Housing Units

2,093

Occupied Units

228

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$273,800

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,163

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 127 business establishments in ZIP 16828, employing approximately 1,297 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,566,000.

127

Businesses

1,297

Employees

$51.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 18.9%
Other services (except public administration) 16 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 11.8%
Retail trade 14 11.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 8.7%
Manufacturing 8 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 6.3%
Wholesale trade 7 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 7 5.5%
Finance and insurance 4 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.4%
Information 3 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.4%

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 16828 vs 16851 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16851 Lemont, PA 866 5.2 mi
16827 Boalsburg, PA 3,991 5.4 mi
16875 Spring Mills, PA 3,945 6.5 mi
17084 Reedsville, PA 4,340 9.4 mi
16823 Bellefonte, PA 26,617 9.7 mi
16853 Milesburg, PA 300 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16828 in?
ZIP code 16828 (Centre Hall) 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 16828?
ZIP code 16828 in Centre Hall, PA has a population of 4,478 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16828?
The median household income in ZIP 16828 is $76,468, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16828?
The median home value in ZIP 16828 is $273,800, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16828 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16828?
ZIP code 16828 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,297 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16828?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16828 are: Construction (24), Other services (except public administration) (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16828?
In ZIP code 16828, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16828?
In ZIP code 16828, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16828 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Centre Hall, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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