| ZIP Code | 16870 |
|---|---|
| City | Port Matilda |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Centre County |
| Area Code | 582/814 |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft |
| Latitude | 40.801279 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.049352 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.8% ▲ 59% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,234 (25.8%) |
| Some College | 313 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 271 (5.7%) |
| Bachelors | 352 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,597 (54.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,243 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $392,800 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $924/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,958 |
| Vacant Units | 177 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,958 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 177 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 16870 is located in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. With a population of 7,386, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 16870 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,243 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 16870 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $392,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $924 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 16870 is primarily White (91.98%). Residents are highly educated — 61.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 16870 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 16870 in Port Matilda, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,386 residents, a median household income of $118,243, and a median home value of $392,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.