16801 ZIP Code
State College, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16801 |
| City/Town: | State College |
| County: | Centre |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,307 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,296 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,965 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,966 |
| Median Home Value: | $368,700 |
| Land Area: | 31.0 sq miles
80.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7852, -77.8423 |
Population Information (16801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,307 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,196 | 53.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,111 | 46.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 26.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,491 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,539 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,171 | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,493 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 13,145 | 30.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,786 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,105 | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,099 | 7.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,680 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,213 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,957 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,677 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 951 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $368,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,170 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,966 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,017 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,949 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,445 | 43.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,572 | 56.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,468 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 278 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 228 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,373 | 15.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,387 | 10.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,163 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,237 | 27.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,802 | 39.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 66.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,296 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,428 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $124,805 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,965 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,994 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,985 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 924 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,688 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,315 | 73.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,832 | 23.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 809 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 36,205 | 83.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,033 | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 71 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,752 | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 158 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,076 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,105 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,483 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 395 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 424 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 33 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 631 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,894 | 11.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 878 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,436 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,374 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,960 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,114 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,608 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,556 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,371 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,826 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,779 | 56.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,182 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,631 | 7.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,216 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 637 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,663 | 12.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 109 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 356 | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 953 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 243 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,101 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 454 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 312 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,054 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,973 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,703 | 46.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,817 | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 579 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 331 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.2% | 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 (16801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,321 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 36,739 | 84.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,238 | 21.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,530 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,705 | 80.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,640 | 21.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,073 | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 413 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 374 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 963 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,610 | 40.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,794 | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 622 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 809 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,594 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,306 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,124 | 27.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 81 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,364 | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,888 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,953 | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,791 | 14.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,362 | 17.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,554 | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,592 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 970 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,450 | 7.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,604 | 8.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,371 | 17.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,582 | 24.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,120 | 27.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,467 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 822 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,220 | 36.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 401 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,628 | 50.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,426 | 8.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 61 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 141 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 117 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,625 | 15.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,954 | 40.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,999 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,439 | 14.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 147 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 32 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 143 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 500 | 6.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,823 | 24.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,331 | 44.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,221 | 16.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 248 | 3.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,192 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $670 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,170 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (16801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,017 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,998 | 35.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,202 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,468 | 32.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,075 | 29.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,985 | 17.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,740 | 22.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,795 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 12,689 | 61.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,716 | 32.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 386 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 939 | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,491 | 45.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 20,456 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 426 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 322 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,165 | 10.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,265 | 6.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 16,278 | 79.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,981 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,381 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,851 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,289 | 7.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 300 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,682 | 51.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,307 | 39.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,493 | 68.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 13,497 | 31.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,992 | 44.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,714 | 49.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,944 | 21.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 791 | 5.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,973 | 87.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 440 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,334 | 1212.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,334 | 1212.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,334 | 1212.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,080 | 245.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 275 | 62.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 241 | 54.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 154 | 35.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,816 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,722 | 85.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,094 | 14.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 934 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,979 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,805 | 6.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 376 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,017 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,399 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
State College, PA16801