City

State College, PA

4 ZIP codes  ·  Centre County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥65,813Population
💰$66,118Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂28.6Median Age
🏠$398,746Median Home Value▲ 43% above avg
🎓70.6%College Grads▲ 82% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 2.9%Asian: 10.8%Other: 4.5%Race
White77.0%
Hispanic4.4%
Black2.9%
Asian10.8%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
31%
25–44
26%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty26.1% ▲ 161% above avg
College Grads70.6% ▲ 82% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma117 (0.4%)
HS Graduate4,725 (15%)
Some College1,465 (4.6%)
Associates2,920 (9.3%)
Bachelors1,756 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree20,574 (65.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 15%Some College: 4.6%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 65.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad15.0%
Some College4.6%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate65.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.8%Renter: 56.2%Tenure
Owner43.8%
Renter56.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,118 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$398,746 ▲ 43% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,272/mo
Total Housing Units31,397
Vacant Units3,641

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About State College, PA

State College is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Centre County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 65,813 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.6 years.

Economically, State College is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,118 is near the national average. Approximately 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in State College is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $398,746, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,272 per month.

The population of State College is highly educated. 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.98%).

State College, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in State College
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16801 42,153 $62,821 $400,400 $1,221 4.6% 68.5% 43.7%
16803 23,660 $71,993 $395,800 $1,363 4.6% 74.3% 44.1%