ZIP Code 16866
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Philipsburg · Centre County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 9,881
- Median income
- $49,968
- Median home value
- $150,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.7%
- Land area
- 415.2 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
New York
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Manufacturing 17
Manufacturing
17 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16866?
42.9
Median Age
57.0%
Male
43.0%
Female
8.7%
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?
$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?
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
$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
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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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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