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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
$77,717
Median income
$270,700
Median home value
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,413. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.2%. The typical home here is valued at $270,700 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 78.6% of units 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 -. 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 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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 16865 ranks nationally

Pennsylvania Furnace, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,717 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16865 ranks #6 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 16865 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 16865 ranks #5 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Centre County

16801 standard
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 Pennsylvania Furnace, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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