ZIP Code 16859 Demographics

Centre County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 16859 compared to county averages.

Total Population

494

↓ 99.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$66,250

↓ 5.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$136,000

↓ 53.1% vs county

Median Age

50.1 yrs

↓ +50.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.4%

↑ 64.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 16859 compares to Centre County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 16859 $66k Centre $70k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 16859 $136k Centre $290k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.4%

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

Owner Occupancy

94.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 16859 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$136,000
Down Payment (20%)$27,200
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$864P&I: $688 | Tax: $136 | Ins: $40
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $636/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 16859, sorted by distance.

16874 4.5 mi away centre county 16829 7.4 mi away centre county 16844 10.3 mi away centre county 16835 11.9 mi away centre county 16853 14.2 mi away centre county 16823 14.9 mi away centre county 16841 16.9 mi away centre county 16803 17.7 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 16859 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Centre County

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.