City

Philipsburg, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Centre County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,924Population
💰$48,580Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$136,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 5.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.2%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Black5.6%
Asian0.6%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma178 (2.7%)
HS Graduate2,920 (44.6%)
Some College956 (14.6%)
Associates650 (9.9%)
Bachelors664 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,184 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College14.6%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.5%Renter: 33.5%Tenure
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,580 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$136,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units4,083
Vacant Units436

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Philipsburg, PA

Philipsburg is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Centre County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,924 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Philipsburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,580 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Philipsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Philipsburg is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Philipsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16866 8,924 $48,580 $136,900 $681 4.7% 28.2% 66.5%