ZIP Code 16852

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Madisonburg · Centre County · Pennsylvania

Population
371

43/sq mi

Median income
$57,917

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$190,000

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.3%

Median age 34.9

Land area
8.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 16852 in Madisonburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 371. The median household income is $57,917, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $190,000, 32% below the US average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16852 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.7 square miles in Madisonburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 371 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 16852 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16852 sits at $57,917 (26% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $22,296. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $190,000 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $783 per month, and 49.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16852 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Centre County, so you can benchmark 16852 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 →

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 16852, Madisonburg, 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

371

Population

8.7

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16852?

34.9

Median Age

58.1%

Male

41.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$57,917

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$22,296

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

89

Total Housing Units

73

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.3%
Renter 50.7%

$190,000

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$783

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 16852, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,621,000.

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Businesses

39

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 37.5%

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 16852 vs 16854 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16854 Millheim, PA 947 3.6 mi
16848 Lamar, PA 319 5.2 mi
16875 Spring Mills, PA 3,945 6.8 mi
16832 Coburn, PA 510 7.1 mi
17750 Mackeyville, PA 167 8.4 mi
16820 Aaronsburg, PA 1,217 7.2 mi
16826 Blanchard, PA 616 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16852 in?
ZIP code 16852 (Madisonburg) 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 16852?
ZIP code 16852 in Madisonburg, PA has a population of 371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16852?
The median household income in ZIP 16852 is $57,917, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16852?
The median home value in ZIP 16852 is $190,000, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16852?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16852 is White at 97.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16852?
ZIP code 16852 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16852?
In ZIP code 16852, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 16852?
In ZIP code 16852, approximately 49.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Madisonburg, PA

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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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