US ZIP Code
16802

University Park, PA

Centre County  ·  Pennsylvania

● Active
👥 13,499 Population ↑ 18% since 2019
🎂 19.3 Median Age
🎓 65.9% College Grads
▲ 70% above avg
📊 6.9% Unemployment
▲ 40% above avg ↓ 31% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code16802
CityUniversity Park
StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyCentre County
Area Code582/814
Elevation1,163 ft
Latitude40.798586
Longitude-77.864859
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS42027
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 48.3% (6,525) Female 51.7% (6,974) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.7%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 4.9%Asian: 12.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White70.7%
Hispanic7.4%
Black4.9%
Asian12.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
1%
18–24
98%
25–44
1%
45–64
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.3 yrs
Avg Household Size1.15
Below Poverty0.1% ▼ 99% below avg
College Grads65.9% ▲ 70% above avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
HS Graduate20 (22.7%)
Some College10 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree58 (65.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 11.4%Graduate: 65.9%Edu
HS Grad22.7%
Some College11.4%
Graduate65.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Renter: 100%Tenure
Renter100.0%

Financials

Total Units66
Avg HH Size1.15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$50k–75k
88%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
25%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
65%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 16802 is in University Park, PA, in Centre County.
ZIP code 16802 is located in Pennsylvania (PA).
ZIP code 16802 is in Centre County, PA.
ZIP 16802 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 16802 is 13,499 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 16802

ZIP code 16802 is located in University Park, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. With a population of 13,499, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.3 years.

The population of 16802 is primarily White (70.70%). Residents are highly educated — 65.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.1%.

The unemployment rate in 16802 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 16802 in University Park, PA is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.