ZIP Code 16874

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Source:

Snow Shoe · Centre County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,371

15/sq mi

Median income
$79,375

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$178,100

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.4%

Median age 50

Land area
89.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16874 in Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,371. The median household income is $79,375, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $178,100, 36% below the US average. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16874 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.6 square miles in Snow Shoe, Centre County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,371 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 16874 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16874 sits at $79,375 (2% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,473. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $178,100 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $865 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16874 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Centre County, so you can benchmark 16874 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 16874

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16874.

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 16874, Snow Shoe, 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

1,371

Population

89.6

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16874?

50.0

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$79,375

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$36,473

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

576

Total Housing Units

498

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$178,100

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$865

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 16874, employing approximately 220 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,626,000.

27

Businesses

220

Employees

$11.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 18.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 18.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 14.8%
Construction 3 11.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
16859 Moshannon, PA 542 4.5 mi
16844 Julian, PA 2,769 6.3 mi
16829 Clarence, PA 666 6.8 mi
16835 Fleming, PA 238 7.5 mi
16834 Drifting, PA 299 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16874 in?
ZIP code 16874 (Snow Shoe) 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 16874?
ZIP code 16874 in Snow Shoe, PA has a population of 1,371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16874?
The median household income in ZIP 16874 is $79,375, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16874?
The median home value in ZIP 16874 is $178,100, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16874?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16874 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16874?
ZIP code 16874 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16874?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16874 are: Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16874?
In ZIP code 16874, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 16874?
In ZIP code 16874, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16874?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16874 is 5.6% 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 Snow Shoe, 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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