Altoona, PA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Altoona, Pennsylvania: 16601 and 16602. Together they are home to 59,867 residents in 25,189 households. That is more than the 43,196 people counted inside Altoona city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $55,046 in 16602 to $58,070 in 16601.
Altoona city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 43,196 |
| Households | 18,777 |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Median home value | $119,900 |
| Median age | 40.4 |
| Median rent | $819 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 59,867 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 25,189 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $55,046 (16602) to $58,070 (16601) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $56,681 |
| Homeowners | 68.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 49 routes, 27,494 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Altoona: 16601 ($58,070)
- Most residents: 16601 (33,515 people)
- Highest homeownership: 16601 (69.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 16601 (26.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 16601 (11.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 16601 (39.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 16601 ($147,200)
Every ZIP code in Altoona
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16601 | Altoona | 33,515 | 13,615 | $58,070 | $147,200 | 69.4% | 26.5% | 11.3% | 25 | 15,268 | 5% of its land; mailing city |
| 16602 | Altoona | 26,352 | 11,574 | $55,046 | $125,700 | 67.3% | 24.8% | 8.9% | 24 | 14,295 | 35% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Altoona when at least 10% of its land lies inside Altoona city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Altoona. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Altoona.
Counties
- Blair County — 17 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Altoona, PA?
- 16601 and 16602. A ZIP code is listed for Altoona when at least 10% of its land lies inside Altoona city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Altoona.
- What is the population of Altoona, PA?
- The Census Bureau counts 43,196 residents inside Altoona city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Altoona hold 59,867 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Altoona, PA?
- $51,250 inside Altoona city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $55,046 to $58,070.
- Which Altoona ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 16601, at $58,070, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Altoona, PA?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 49 carrier routes reaching 27,494 residential and 2,066 business mailboxes.
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