ZIP Code 16870
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Port Matilda · Centre County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 7,046
- Median income
- $121,528
- Median home value
- $411,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.3%
- Land area
- 176.2 sq mi
40/sq mi
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.8
New York
ZIP code 16870 in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,046. The median household income is $121,528, which is 59% above the national average. Median home value is $411,100, 48% above the US average. 58.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16870 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 176.2 square miles in Port Matilda, Centre County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 7,046 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 16870 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16870 sits at $121,528 (56% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $58,832. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $411,100 (81% above the state average) with median rent at $893 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16870 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Centre County, so you can benchmark 16870 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 16870
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16870.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 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 16870, Port Matilda, 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
7,046
Population
176.2
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16870?
41.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.1%
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?
$121,528
Median Household Income
+56% vs state
$58,832
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 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?
2,931
Total Housing Units
2,771
Occupied Units
160
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$411,100
Median Home Value
+81% vs state
$893
Median Rent
1993
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16870 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 199 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 215 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 235 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 246 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 267 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 129 business establishments in ZIP 16870, employing approximately 998 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,094,000.
129
Businesses
998
Employees
$48.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 7.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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