ZIP Code 16820 Demographics

Centre County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 16820 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,514

↓ 99.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$74,000

↑ +5.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$197,200

↓ 32.0% vs county

Median Age

19.8 yrs

↑ 40.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.9%

↑ 26.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 16820 compares to Centre County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 16820 $74k Centre $70k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 16820 $197k Centre $290k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

89.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$867

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 16820 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$197,200
Down Payment (20%)$39,440
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,252P&I: $997 | Tax: $197 | Ins: $58
Rent (Local Median)
$867
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $385/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 16820, sorted by distance.

16854 4.2 mi away centre county 16872 5.3 mi away centre county 16832 5.5 mi away centre county 16852 7.2 mi away centre county 16875 9.9 mi away centre county 16848 11.0 mi away clinton county 17750 11.9 mi away clinton county 16826 15.7 mi away centre county

About Centre County

Centre County is located in Pennsylvania and has a total population of 158,665. The county's median household income is $70,087 and median home value is $289,800. ZIP code 16820 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.