Lemont, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16851
Centre County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 866
- 81/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $100,768
- Median income Above-median income area
- $420,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lemont pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 81
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16851 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16851 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lemont, Centre County, Pennsylvania, home to just 866 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16851 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,768 (29% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,583. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $420,400 (85% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,164.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Centre County, so 16851 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 16851
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lemont, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16851.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 16851, Lemont, 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
866
Population
10.7
Area (sq mi)
81
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16851?
35.4
Median Age
71.9%
Male
28.1%
Female
2.1%
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?
$100,768
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$42,583
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 16851 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Lemont, 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)
$100,768 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
422housing units
422
Total Housing Units
371
Occupied Units
51
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$420,400
Median Home Value
+85% vs state ZIP avg
$2,164
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 16851, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,105,000.
19
Businesses
75
Employees
$3.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 31.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 15.8% |
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 16851 vs 16827 →
ZIP 16851 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
- 16823
Bellefonte (16823)
26,617 residents
- 16803
State College (16803)
23,685 residents
- 16802 12,764
University Park (16802)
12,764 residents
- 16828 4,478
Centre Hall (16828)
4,478 residents
- 16827 3,991
Boalsburg (16827)
3,991 residents
- 16844 2,769
Julian (16844)
2,769 residents
- 16851 866
Lemont (16851)
866 residents
- 16868 483
Pine Grove Mills (16868)
483 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16851 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16851 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
- 16828
Centre Hall (16828)
$76,468 median income
- 16823
Bellefonte (16823)
$76,245 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 16851 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16827 | Boalsburg, PA | 3,991 | 4.4 mi |
| 16802 | University Park, PA | 12,764 | 4.1 mi |
| 16801 | State College, PA | 42,812 | 4.1 mi |
| 16828 | Centre Hall, PA | 4,478 | 5.2 mi |
| 16853 | Milesburg, PA | 300 | 8.1 mi |
| 16823 | Bellefonte, PA | 26,617 | 8.0 mi |
| 16803 | State College, PA | 23,685 | 6.0 mi |
| 16835 | Fleming, PA | 238 | 7.6 mi |
| 16868 | Pine Grove Mills, PA | 483 | 7.9 mi |
| 16844 | Julian, PA | 2,769 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16851, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 16851 in?
ZIP code 16851 (Lemont) 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 16851?
ZIP code 16851 in Lemont, PA has a population of 866 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16851?
The median household income in ZIP 16851 is $100,768, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16851?
The median home value in ZIP 16851 is $420,400, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16851?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16851 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16851?
ZIP code 16851 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16851?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16851 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16851?
In ZIP code 16851, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% 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 16851?
In ZIP code 16851, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16851?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16851 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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