City

Bellefonte, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Centre County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥29,168Population
💰$75,717Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$258,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.6% Female 43.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 3%Black: 7.5%Asian: 1%Other: 2.8%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic3.0%
Black7.5%
Asian1.0%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
31%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma176 (0.8%)
HS Graduate8,038 (37.2%)
Some College2,882 (13.3%)
Associates2,075 (9.6%)
Bachelors2,269 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree6,183 (28.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College13.3%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,717 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$258,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,013/mo
Total Housing Units11,679
Vacant Units511

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Bellefonte, PA

Bellefonte is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Centre County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,168 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Bellefonte is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,717 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bellefonte is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $258,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,013 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bellefonte is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.51%).

Bellefonte, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Bellefonte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16823 29,168 $75,717 $258,100 $1,013 2.8% 39.1% 70.8%