Pennsylvania Furnace, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16865
Centre County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,839
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,717
- Median income Near-median income area
- $270,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pennsylvania Furnace pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16865 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16865 covers 91.0 square miles in Pennsylvania Furnace, Centre County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,839 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16865 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,717 (0% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,413. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 0.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $270,700 (19% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Centre County, so 16865 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 16865
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16865.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 16865, Pennsylvania Furnace, 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
1,839
Population
91.0
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16865?
47.5
Median Age
57.3%
Male
42.7%
Female
2.7%
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?
$77,717
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$42,413
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 16865 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Pennsylvania Furnace, 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)
$77,717 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
827housing units
827
Total Housing Units
822
Occupied Units
5
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,700
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.6%
YoY Change (2022)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16865 have increased 15.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.1% | 186 |
| 2019 | +7.6% | 200 |
| 2020 | +4.0% | 208 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 228 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 264 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 16865, employing approximately 68 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,042,000.
22
Businesses
68
Employees
$3.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 31.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 27.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 18.2% |
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 16865 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16803
State College (16803)
23,685 residents
- 16802
University Park (16802)
12,764 residents
- 16870 7,046
Port Matilda (16870)
7,046 residents
- 16611 2,410
Alexandria (16611)
2,410 residents
- 16669 2,351
Petersburg (16669)
2,351 residents
- 16865 1,839
Pennsylvania Furnace (16865)
1,839 residents
- 16877 1,762
Warriors Mark (16877)
1,762 residents
- 16868 483
Pine Grove Mills (16868)
483 residents
- 16683 383
Spruce Creek (16683)
383 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16865 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16865 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
- 16870
Port Matilda (16870)
$121,528 median income
- 16683
Spruce Creek (16683)
$90,625 median income
- 16669
Petersburg (16669)
$78,977 median income
- 16865
Pennsylvania Furnace (16865)
$77,717 median income
- 16803
State College (16803)
$73,532 median income
- 16611 $70,887
Alexandria (16611)
$70,887 median income
- 16877 $68,500
Warriors Mark (16877)
$68,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16865 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16877 | Warriors Mark, PA | 1,762 | 3.9 mi |
| 16868 | Pine Grove Mills, PA | 483 | 6.2 mi |
| 16669 | Petersburg, PA | 2,351 | 6.0 mi |
| 16683 | Spruce Creek, PA | 383 | 6.3 mi |
| 16870 | Port Matilda, PA | 7,046 | 7.1 mi |
| 16803 | State College, PA | 23,685 | 8.1 mi |
| 16802 | University Park, PA | 12,764 | 9.5 mi |
| 16611 | Alexandria, PA | 2,410 | 11.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16865, 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 (1,839 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 16865 in?
ZIP code 16865 (Pennsylvania Furnace) 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 16865?
ZIP code 16865 in Pennsylvania Furnace, PA has a population of 1,839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16865?
The median household income in ZIP 16865 is $77,717, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16865?
The median home value in ZIP 16865 is $270,700, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16865?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16865 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16865?
ZIP code 16865 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 68 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16865?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16865 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16865?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16865 increased by 15.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16865?
In ZIP code 16865, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.0% 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 16865?
In ZIP code 16865, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16865?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16865 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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