City

Howard, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Centre County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥6,346Population
💰$66,965Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$207,100Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,976 (49.3%)
Some College290 (7.2%)
Associates501 (12.5%)
Bachelors462 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree748 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 49.3%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad49.3%
Some College7.2%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,965 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$207,100 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$987/mo
Total Housing Units2,773
Vacant Units494

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Howard, PA

Howard is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Centre County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,346 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Howard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,965 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Howard is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $987 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Howard is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Howard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16841 6,346 $66,965 $207,100 $987 2.2% 30.2% 84.1%