16823 ZIP Code
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16823 |
| City/Town: | Bellefonte |
| County: | Centre |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,145 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,087 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,194 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,774 |
| Median Home Value: | $243,700 |
| Land Area: | 124.5 sq miles
322.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9312, -77.7591 |
Population Information (16823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,145 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,471 | 56.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,674 | 43.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,047 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,197 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,207 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 781 | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,122 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,909 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,134 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,534 | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,581 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,933 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,534 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,334 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 832 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $243,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $952 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,774 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,155 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 619 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,123 | 72.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,032 | 27.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,791 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 688 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,144 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,440 | 39.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,287 | 13.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,212 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,585 | 19.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,435 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16823 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,087 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,741 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,912 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,194 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,582 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,169 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 395 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,828 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,803 | 76.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,838 | 20.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 503 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,468 | 87.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,045 | 7.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 13 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 322 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 182 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,115 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 698 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 748 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 94 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 335 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 310 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16823 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 282 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 316 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 832 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 801 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,473 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,679 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,875 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,552 | 22.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 723 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 622 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16823 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,316 | 79.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 992 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 110 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 456 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,143 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16823 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 158 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 910 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,311 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 170 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,388 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 577 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 50 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 749 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,200 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,863 | 34.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,156 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 696 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 941 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.5% | 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 (16823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,793 | 81.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,760 | 67.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,007 | 30.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,134 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16823 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,794 | 78.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,845 | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,191 | 28.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 560 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 287 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 964 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16823 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,633 | 64.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 971 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 556 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 684 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 328 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 351 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 294 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 957 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16823 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 967 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,083 | 17.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,167 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,619 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,213 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 718 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,169 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 279 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,524 | 21.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16823 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 151 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,228 | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,588 | 22.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,628 | 47.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,895 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 284 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16823 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,406 | 21.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 321 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,078 | 45.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,620 | 23.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 220 | 2.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 371 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 115 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16823 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 544 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,903 | 35.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,482 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,226 | 20.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16823 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 658 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 373 | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 278 | 3.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,557 | 19.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,650 | 32.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,185 | 26.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 331 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 91 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16823 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,588 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $552 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $952 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.87 | 2.38 |
Households (16823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,155 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,008 | 53.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,701 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,087 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,459 | 22.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,371 | 21.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,858 | 34.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16823 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,787 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,743 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,556 | 44.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 477 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,775 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,535 | 17.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16823 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,234 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 242 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 146 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,076 | 49.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 868 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 902 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,076 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,980 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,927 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,014 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 225 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,500 | 49.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,289 | 42.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16823 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,045 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,865 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,637 | 57.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,228 | 42.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 374 | 13.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,393 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 431 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 752 | 174.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 752 | 174.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 752 | 174.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 284 | 65.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 115 | 26.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 56 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16823 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,098 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,695 | 95.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,403 | 5.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 589 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 374 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 227 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 213 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16823 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,155 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,322 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
Bellefonte, PA16823