ZIP Code 16865

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Pennsylvania Furnace · Centre County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,839

20/sq mi

Median income
$77,717

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$270,700

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
45.0%

Median age 47.5

Land area
91.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16865 in Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,839. The median household income is $77,717, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $270,700, 3% below the US average. 45.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16865 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.0 square miles in Pennsylvania Furnace, Centre County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,839 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 16865 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16865 sits at $77,717 (0% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,413. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.2%. On housing, the median home value is $270,700 (19% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16865 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Centre County, so you can benchmark 16865 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 16865

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16865.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 16865, Pennsylvania Furnace, 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

1,839

Population

91.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16865?

47.5

Median Age

57.3%

Male

42.7%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$42,413

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.0%

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

What does housing look like?

827

Total Housing Units

822

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$270,700

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16865 vs 16877 →

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

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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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Official Data Resources for Pennsylvania Furnace, 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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