Millheim, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16854
Centre County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 947
- 153/sq mi High-density area
- $78,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millheim pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 153
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16854 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16854 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millheim, Centre County, Pennsylvania, home to just 947 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 153 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16854 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,625 (1% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,838. The poverty rate is 1.7%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,200 (7% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $925; 88.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Centre County, so 16854 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 16854
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millheim, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16854.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 16854, Millheim, 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
947
Population
6.2
Area (sq mi)
153
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16854?
40.2
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$78,625
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$34,838
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 16854 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Millheim, 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)
$78,625 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
370housing units
370
Total Housing Units
339
Occupied Units
31
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,200
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$925
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 16854, employing approximately 166 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,465,000.
31
Businesses
166
Employees
$4.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.7% |
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 16854 vs 16832 →
ZIP 16854 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16875
Spring Mills (16875)
3,945 residents
- 17063
Milroy (17063)
3,311 residents
- 17747
Loganton (17747)
3,073 residents
- 16872 1,551
Rebersburg (16872)
1,551 residents
- 16820 1,217
Aaronsburg (16820)
1,217 residents
- 16854 947
Millheim (16854)
947 residents
- 16832 510
Coburn (16832)
510 residents
- 16852 371
Madisonburg (16852)
371 residents
- 16848 319
Lamar (16848)
319 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16854 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16854 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16820
Aaronsburg (16820)
$83,900 median income
- 16854
Millheim (16854)
$78,625 median income
- 17063
Milroy (17063)
$75,444 median income
- 16872
Rebersburg (16872)
$72,708 median income
- 17747
Loganton (17747)
$71,731 median income
- 16875
Spring Mills (16875)
$71,250 median income
- 16848
Lamar (16848)
$62,321 median income
- 16852
Madisonburg (16852)
$57,917 median income
- 16882
Woodward (16882)
$55,455 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16854 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16832 | Coburn, PA | 510 | 3.9 mi |
| 16820 | Aaronsburg, PA | 1,217 | 4.2 mi |
| 16852 | Madisonburg, PA | 371 | 3.6 mi |
| 17063 | Milroy, PA | 3,311 | 9.4 mi |
| 16875 | Spring Mills, PA | 3,945 | 6.2 mi |
| 16882 | Woodward, PA | 300 | 7.9 mi |
| 16848 | Lamar, PA | 319 | 8.5 mi |
| 16872 | Rebersburg, PA | 1,551 | 7.7 mi |
| 17747 | Loganton, PA | 3,073 | 12.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16854, 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 16854 in?
ZIP code 16854 (Millheim) 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 16854?
ZIP code 16854 in Millheim, PA has a population of 947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16854?
The median household income in ZIP 16854 is $78,625, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16854?
The median home value in ZIP 16854 is $244,200, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16854?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16854 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16854?
ZIP code 16854 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16854?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16854 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16854?
In ZIP code 16854, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 16854?
In ZIP code 16854, 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 16854?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16854 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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