ZIP Code 16866

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Philipsburg · Centre County · Pennsylvania

Population
9,881

24/sq mi

Median income
$49,968

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$150,300

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.7%

Median age 42.9

Land area
415.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 16866 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 9,881. The median household income is $49,968, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $150,300, 46% below the US average. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16866 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 415.2 square miles in Philipsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 9,881 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 16866 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16866 sits at $49,968 (36% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,966. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $150,300 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $758 per month, and 66.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16866 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Centre County, so you can benchmark 16866 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 16866

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,881

Population

415.2

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16866 vs 16860 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Philipsburg, 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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