16803 ZIP Code
State College, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16803 |
| City/Town: | State College |
| County: | Centre |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,964 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,224 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,259 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,220 |
| Median Home Value: | $386,400 |
| Land Area: | 23.0 sq miles
59.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8085, -77.8944 |
Population Information (16803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,964 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,642 | 52.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,322 | 47.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 747 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 976 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 751 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 978 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,815 | 24.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,408 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,584 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,473 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,044 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,057 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,850 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 855 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 426 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $386,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,268 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,220 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,563 | 86.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,657 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,667 | 44.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,896 | 55.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,697 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 63 | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 187 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,829 | 12.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,321 | 9.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 519 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,038 | 27.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,740 | 45.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 73.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16803 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,224 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,142 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,760 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,259 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,513 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,598 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 854 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,771 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,306 | 65.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,788 | 30.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 504 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,343 | 72.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,157 | 4.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,524 | 14.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 115 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,770 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,125 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,190 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 413 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 173 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 101 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 503 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16803 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,414 | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 459 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 729 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 883 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 837 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,494 | 14.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 940 | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,534 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 939 | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,334 | 12.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16803 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,993 | 55.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,191 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,144 | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 591 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 547 | 4.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,011 | 16.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16803 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 31 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 105 | 0.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 761 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 188 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,196 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 193 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 187 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 397 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,036 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,515 | 51.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,332 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 333 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 324 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.7% | 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 (16803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,056 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,635 | 86.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,194 | 21.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 811 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16803 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,110 | 76.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,059 | 19.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,662 | 15.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 305 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 156 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 711 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16803 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,338 | 43.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,010 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 247 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 617 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,056 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,696 | 22.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,134 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 83 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16803 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,007 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,083 | 17.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,403 | 19.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,767 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,193 | 17.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,082 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 813 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 224 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 615 | 5.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16803 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,005 | 8.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,600 | 13.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,241 | 18.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,015 | 32.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,749 | 22.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 610 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16803 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,718 | 44.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 275 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,903 | 46.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 538 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 79 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16803 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,387 | 13.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,163 | 39.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,630 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,383 | 13.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16803 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 66 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 54 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 80 | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 104 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 816 | 17.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,204 | 47.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,314 | 28.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16803 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,095 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $770 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,268 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (16803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,563 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,365 | 41.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,763 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,956 | 28.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,792 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,013 | 19.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,080 | 19.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16803 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,444 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,220 | 54.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,498 | 39.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 153 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 496 | 4.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,439 | 38.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16803 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,920 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 279 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 102 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,304 | 13.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 669 | 6.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,566 | 76.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,924 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 785 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,867 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,877 | 7.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 148 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 972 | 51.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 757 | 40.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16803 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,298 | 68.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,501 | 31.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,118 | 41.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,778 | 50.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,755 | 23.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 605 | 8.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,279 | 80.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 337 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,685 | 1390.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,685 | 1390.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,685 | 1390.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 462 | 137.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 203 | 60.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 818 | 242.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 99 | 29.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16803 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,217 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,656 | 76.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,561 | 24.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 786 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,679 | 7.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,724 | 11.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 372 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16803 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,563 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,301 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
State College, PA16803