Howard, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16841
Centre County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,934
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,233
- Median income Near-median income area
- $190,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Howard pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16841 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16841 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,934 residents across 341.0 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16841 reports a modest median household income of $69,233 (11% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,811. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $190,200 (16% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,023; owner occupancy is 88.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Centre County, so 16841 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 16841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Howard, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16841.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 16841, Howard, 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
5,934
Population
341.0
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16841?
42.4
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
1.1%
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?
$69,233
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$33,811
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16841 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Howard, 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)
$69,233 45th percentile higher than 45% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,778housing units
2,778
Total Housing Units
2,347
Occupied Units
431
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,200
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,023
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 78 business establishments in ZIP 16841, employing approximately 521 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,219,000.
78
Businesses
521
Employees
$21.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 35.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 14.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.1% |
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 16841 vs 16822 →
ZIP 16841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16823
Bellefonte (16823)
26,617 residents
- 16841 5,934
Howard (16841)
5,934 residents
- 16822 2,283
Beech Creek (16822)
2,283 residents
- 16826 616
Blanchard (16826)
616 residents
- 16853 300
Milesburg (16853)
300 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16841 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16841 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16823
Bellefonte (16823)
$76,245 median income
- 16822
Beech Creek (16822)
$71,635 median income
- 16841
Howard (16841)
$69,233 median income
- 16826
Blanchard (16826)
$60,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16841 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16841, 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 (5,934 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 16841 in?
ZIP code 16841 (Howard) 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 16841?
ZIP code 16841 in Howard, PA has a population of 5,934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16841?
The median household income in ZIP 16841 is $69,233, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16841?
The median home value in ZIP 16841 is $190,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16841?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16841 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16841?
ZIP code 16841 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 521 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16841?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16841 are: Construction (28), Other services (except public administration) (11), Manufacturing (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16841?
In ZIP code 16841, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 16841?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16841 is 30.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16841?
In ZIP code 16841, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16841?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16841 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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