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Philipsburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16866

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

9,881
24/sq mi
$49,968
Median income
$150,300
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Philipsburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16866 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16866 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philipsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,881 residents across 415.2 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16866 reports a modest median household income of $49,968 (36% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,966. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. Housing costs here run $150,300 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging $758 a month; 66.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 16866 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Centre County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 16866

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philipsburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16866.

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 16866, Philipsburg, 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

9,881

Population

415.2

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16866?

42.9

Median Age

57.0%

Male

43.0%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$49,968

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$33,966

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16866 ranks nationally

Philipsburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,968 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,135

Total Housing Units

3,737

Occupied Units

398

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%

$150,300

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$758

Median Rent

1964

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2023)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16866 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -0.7% 137
2020 +4.9% 144
2021 +6.8% 153
2022 +17.6% 180
2023 +6.0% 191

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 264 business establishments in ZIP 16866, employing approximately 3,577 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,002,000.

264

Businesses

3,577

Employees

$164.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 48 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 36 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 32 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 22 8.3%
Manufacturing 17 6.4%
Construction 16 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 6.1%
Finance and insurance 15 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 14 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.8%
Wholesale trade 9 3.4%
Information 5 1.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 1.1%
Utilities 3 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 16866 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 16866 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 16866 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 16866 ranks #7 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
16860 Munson, PA 451 5.5 mi
16840 Hawk Run, PA 510 4.2 mi
16821 Allport, PA 318 6.8 mi
16677 Sandy Ridge, PA 481 5.2 mi
16879 Winburne, PA 532 7.2 mi
16847 Kylertown, PA 335 9.2 mi
16849 Lanse, PA 331 7.2 mi
16666 Osceola Mills, PA 2,960 7.8 mi
16858 Morrisdale, PA 3,688 9.3 mi
16870 Port Matilda, PA 7,046 7.6 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
16870 standard
Port Matilda, PA
Pop: 7,046
16841 standard
Howard, PA
Pop: 5,934

Related Areas

Centre County Philipsburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16866 in? ▼
ZIP code 16866 (Philipsburg) 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 16866? ▼
ZIP code 16866 in Philipsburg, PA has a population of 9,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16866? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16866 is $49,968, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16866? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16866 is $150,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16866? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16866 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16866? ▼
ZIP code 16866 has 264 business establishments employing approximately 3,577 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16866? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16866 are: Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (36), Health care and social assistance (32). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16866? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16866 increased by 6.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 16866? ▼
In ZIP code 16866, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 16866? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16866 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16866? ▼
In ZIP code 16866, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16866? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16866 is 15.9% 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.