City

Pennsylvania Furnace, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Centre County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,657Population
💰$76,389Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$252,900Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓54.7%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 95% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.0% Female 41.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads54.7% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 95% below avg
HS Graduate300 (25.5%)
Some College116 (9.8%)
Associates118 (10%)
Bachelors47 (4%)
Graduate Degree597 (50.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 50.7%Edu
HS Grad25.5%
Some College9.8%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate50.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,389 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$252,900 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units762
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
53%
About Pennsylvania Furnace, PA

Pennsylvania Furnace is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Centre County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,657 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Pennsylvania Furnace is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,389 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pennsylvania Furnace is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,900, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pennsylvania Furnace is well-educated. 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.78%).

Pennsylvania Furnace, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania Furnace
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16865 1,657 $76,389 $252,900 0.2% 54.7% 77.4%