US ZIP Code
16859

Moshannon, PA

Centre County  ·  Pennsylvania

● Active
👥 498 Population ↓ 12% since 2019
💰 $56,667 Median HH Income
▼ 26% below avg
🎂 47.6 Median Age
🏠 $134,300 Median Home Value
▼ 52% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019
🎓 20.0% College Grads
▼ 49% below avg
📊 5.8% Unemployment
▲ 19% above avg ↑ 59% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code16859
CityMoshannon
StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyCentre County
Area Code582/814
Elevation1,424 ft
Latitude41.046594
Longitude-78.041808
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS42027
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 56.2% (280) Female 43.8% (218) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.8%Race
White98.4%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
35%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg Household Size2.26
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads20.0% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.6%)
HS Graduate243 (64.6%)
Some College27 (7.2%)
Associates25 (6.6%)
Bachelors34 (9%)
Graduate Degree41 (10.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 64.6%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 6.6%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad64.6%
Some College7.2%
Associates6.6%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.6%Renter: 6.4%Tenure
Owner93.6%
Renter6.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–100k
25%
$100k–150k
26%
$150k–200k
9%
$200k–300k
14%
$300k–500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,667 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$134,300 ▼ 52% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units317
Vacant Units97
Avg HH Size2.26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–50k
10%
$50k–75k
26%
$75k–100k
7%
$100k–150k
23%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%

Summary

Total Units317
Vacant97
Owner Occupied93.6%
Renter Occupied6.4%
Avg HH Size2.26
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 16859 is in Moshannon, PA, in Centre County.
ZIP code 16859 is located in Pennsylvania (PA).
ZIP code 16859 is in Centre County, PA.
ZIP 16859 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 16859 is 498 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 16859 is $56,667 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 16859 is $134,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 16859

ZIP code 16859 is located in Moshannon, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. With a population of 498, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.6 years. Economically, 16859 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,667 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 16859 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $134,300 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.

The population of 16859 is primarily White (98.39%). Residents are less-educated — 20.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.7%.

The unemployment rate in 16859 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.

Overall, ZIP code 16859 in Moshannon, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 498 residents, a median household income of $56,667, and a median home value of $134,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.