Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 55.5% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 559 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 25,953 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 7,218 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 8,465 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 7,489 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 38,113 (43.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,895 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $322,139 ▲ 16% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,106/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 66,260 |
| Vacant Units | 6,943 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Centre County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 31 ZIP codes spanning 28 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 159,940 residents. With a median age of 35.63, it is a relatively young county.
Centre County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,895 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Centre County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $322,139 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,106.
The residents of Centre County are primarily White (83.16%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Centre County, PA is a solidly middle-class area in Pennsylvania. The 31 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16820 | Aaronsburg | 1,657 | $81,369 | $258,100 | — | 3.7% | 31.8% |
| 16823 | Bellefonte | 29,168 | $75,717 | $258,100 | $1,013 | 2.8% | 39.1% |
| 16826 | Blanchard | 457 | $59,871 | $183,800 | $877 | 1.7% | 24.3% |
| 16827 | Boalsburg | 5,197 | $115,391 | $418,800 | $1,230 | 3.8% | 71.5% |
| 16828 | Centre Hall | 4,774 | $73,810 | $275,800 | $993 | 5.0% | 40.9% |
| 16829 | Clarence | 719 | $65,521 | $178,100 | $730 | 2.9% | 24.6% |
| 16832 | Coburn | 279 | $36,750 | $163,600 | — | 6.9% | 22.8% |
| 16835 | Fleming | 229 | $57,778 | $136,300 | — | 0.7% | 36.2% |
| 16841 | Howard | 6,346 | $66,965 | $207,100 | $987 | 2.2% | 30.2% |
| 16844 | Julian | 2,521 | $78,824 | $222,300 | $913 | 2.6% | 30.7% |
| 16852 | Madisonburg | 180 | $55,417 | $176,600 | $740 | 0.0% | 26.8% |
| 16853 | Milesburg | 316 | $41,346 | $131,700 | $1,019 | 0.0% | 45.8% |
| 16854 | Millheim | 781 | $66,667 | $221,300 | $921 | 4.8% | 48.7% |
| 16859 | Moshannon | 498 | $56,667 | $134,300 | — | 5.8% | 20.0% |
| 16865 | Pennsylvania Furnace | 1,657 | $76,389 | $252,900 | — | 0.2% | 54.7% |
| 16866 | Philipsburg | 8,924 | $48,580 | $136,900 | $681 | 4.7% | 28.2% |
| 16868 | Pine Grove Mills | 1,174 | $160,747 | $311,800 | — | 0.0% | 77.0% |
| 16870 | Port Matilda | 7,386 | $118,243 | $392,800 | $924 | 5.2% | 61.8% |
| 16872 | Rebersburg | 1,446 | $68,583 | $197,200 | $925 | 1.1% | 20.4% |
| 16874 | Snow Shoe | 1,209 | $77,250 | $168,400 | $878 | 1.3% | 23.9% |
| 16875 | Spring Mills | 3,692 | $67,645 | $273,100 | $905 | 2.5% | 49.1% |
| 16801 | State College | 42,153 | $62,821 | $400,400 | $1,221 | 4.6% | 68.5% |
| 16803 | State College | 23,660 | $71,993 | $395,800 | $1,363 | 4.6% | 74.3% |
| 16882 | Woodward | 460 | $54,375 | $250,000 | — | 5.7% | 39.1% |