PlainZIP

Moshannon, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16859

Centre County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

542
9/sq mi
$55,938
Median income
$142,600
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moshannon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16859 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16859 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moshannon, Centre County, Pennsylvania, home to just 542 residents across 58.9 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16859 reports a modest median household income of $55,938 (28% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,836. Poverty here runs at 13.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $142,600 (37% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 91.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16859, plus 6 more within Centre County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 16859, Moshannon, 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

542

Population

58.9

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16859?

50.2

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
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 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$55,938

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$29,836

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 16859 ranks nationally

Moshannon, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,938 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

327

Total Housing Units

222

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$142,600

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 16859, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $559,000.

4

Businesses

14

Employees

$559K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 16859 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16859 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16859 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 16859 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
16834 Drifting, PA 299 4.2 mi
16874 Snow Shoe, PA 1,371 4.5 mi
16845 Karthaus, PA 1,088 7.6 mi
16839 Grassflat, PA 489 5.2 mi
16871 Pottersdale, PA 46 10.0 mi
16849 Lanse, PA 331 7.3 mi
16829 Clarence, PA 666 7.4 mi
16847 Kylertown, PA 335 7.9 mi
16879 Winburne, PA 532 8.3 mi
16844 Julian, PA 2,769 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Centre County

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State College, PA
Pop: 42,812
16823 standard
Bellefonte, PA
Pop: 26,617
16803 standard
State College, PA
Pop: 23,685
16802 standard
University Park, PA
Pop: 12,764
16866 standard
Philipsburg, PA
Pop: 9,881
16870 standard
Port Matilda, PA
Pop: 7,046

Related Areas

Centre County Moshannon, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16859 in? ▼
ZIP code 16859 (Moshannon) 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 16859? ▼
ZIP code 16859 in Moshannon, PA has a population of 542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16859? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16859 is $55,938, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16859? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16859 is $142,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16859? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16859 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16859? ▼
ZIP code 16859 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16859? ▼
In ZIP code 16859, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 16859? ▼
In ZIP code 16859, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16859? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16859 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.