16602 ZIP Code
Altoona, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16602 |
| City/Town: | Altoona |
| County: | Blair |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,813 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,808 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,606 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,309 |
| Median Home Value: | $116,100 |
| Land Area: | 14.7 sq miles
38.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4850, -78.3971 |
Population Information (16602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,813 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,017 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,796 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,564 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,399 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,000 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,258 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,146 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,550 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,115 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,462 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,072 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,830 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,891 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,791 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 735 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $116,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $835 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,309 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,800 | 88.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,509 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,901 | 67.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,899 | 33.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,446 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 327 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,027 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,976 | 46.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,566 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,603 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,798 | 14.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,149 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,808 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,821 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,602 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,606 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,465 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,625 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 835 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,062 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,658 | 84.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,399 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 568 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,259 | 90.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,143 | 4.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 146 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 106 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,127 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 284 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 575 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 207 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 171 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 192 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16602 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 749 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 733 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,147 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,165 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,957 | 16.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,936 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,576 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,599 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 551 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 387 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16602 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,869 | 78.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,133 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 68 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 391 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 93 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 889 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16602 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 722 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,082 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 336 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,967 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,113 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 231 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 362 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 968 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,475 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,252 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 612 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 489 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (16602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,184 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,780 | 63.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,208 | 47.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,298 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16602 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,181 | 69.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,448 | 37.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,932 | 24.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 608 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 471 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,442 | 20.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16602 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,485 | 71.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 583 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 655 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 684 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 456 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 233 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 612 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 601 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16602 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 196 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 498 | 3.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 541 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 740 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,901 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,162 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,649 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,363 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,238 | 39.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16602 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 123 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,219 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,640 | 27.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,189 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,895 | 14.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 243 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16602 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,598 | 81.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 251 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,448 | 12.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 356 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 67 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16602 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,127 | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,022 | 42.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,887 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,764 | 14.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16602 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 717 | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,520 | 31.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,844 | 23.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,390 | 17.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 984 | 12.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 418 | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 28 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,082 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $455 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $835 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (16602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,800 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,693 | 39.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,549 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,595 | 22.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,328 | 28.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,165 | 26.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,885 | 32.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16602 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,474 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,426 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,907 | 42.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 406 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,289 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,485 | 30.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16602 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,801 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 502 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 191 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,928 | 50.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,165 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,015 | 17.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,909 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,153 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,482 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,348 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 265 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,463 | 56.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,620 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16602 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,749 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,853 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,245 | 78.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 585 | 20.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 288 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 23 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,383 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 110 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 430 | 390.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 430 | 390.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 430 | 390.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 61 | 55.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 191 | 173.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 119 | 108.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 2.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16602 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,249 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,673 | 97.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 576 | 2.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 193 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 174 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 191 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16602 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,800 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,228 | 86.7% | 89.4% |
Altoona, PA16602