State College, PA ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve State College, Pennsylvania: 16801, 16803 and 16802. Together they are home to 79,544 residents in 27,600 households. That is more than the 41,050 people counted inside State College borough limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $61,836 in 16801 to $73,532 in 16803.
State College borough limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 41,050 |
| Households | 11,257 |
| Median household income | $45,424 |
| Median home value | $437,800 |
| Median age | 21.2 |
| Median rent | $1,273 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 79,544 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 27,600 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $61,836 (16801) to $73,532 (16803) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $66,354 |
| Homeowners | 43.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 35.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 44 routes, 29,167 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in State College: 16803 ($73,532)
- Most residents: 16801 (40,774 people)
- Highest homeownership: 16803 (43.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 16803 (17.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 16802 (65.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 16802 (19.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 16801 ($414,600)
Every ZIP code in State College
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16801 | State College | 40,774 | 16,900 | $61,836 | $414,600 | 43.2% | 16.8% | 29.0% | 26 | 19,666 | 11% of its land; mailing city |
| 16803 | State College | 23,977 | 10,637 | $73,532 | $413,700 | 43.9% | 17.9% | 29.4% | 16 | 11,525 | 3% of its land; mailing city |
| 16802 | University Park | 14,793 | 63 | — | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 65.4% | 2 | 65 | 87% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for State College when at least 10% of its land lies inside State College borough limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is State College. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside State College.
Counties
- Centre County — 33 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Park Forest Village — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in State College, PA?
- 16801, 16803 and 16802. A ZIP code is listed for State College when at least 10% of its land lies inside State College borough limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is State College.
- What is the population of State College, PA?
- The Census Bureau counts 41,050 residents inside State College borough limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve State College hold 79,544 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in State College, PA?
- $45,424 inside State College borough limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $61,836 to $73,532.
- Which State College ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 16803, at $73,532, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in State College, PA?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 44 carrier routes reaching 29,167 residential and 2,088 business mailboxes.
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