16820 ZIP Code — Aaronsburg, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16820 is located in Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 16.08 square miles and serves a population of 1,514 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16820

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($74,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 64% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 16820 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,514

population

16.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16820 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16820

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16820. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aaronsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16854 Millheim (3.3 mi) 16882 Woodward (3.7 mi) 16872 Rebersburg (5.8 mi) 16832 Coburn (5.9 mi) 16852 Madisonburg (6 mi) 17747 Loganton (9 mi) 16875 Spring Mills (9.4 mi) 17845 Millmont (9.5 mi) 17063 Milroy (11.9 mi) 17812 Beaver Springs (13 mi) 17751 Mill Hall (14.3 mi) 16841 Howard (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,514
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	16.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9106
Longitude	-77.4070
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	11.4%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,514

Population

People per sq mi

19.8

Median age

$74,000

Median household income

$26,891

Per capita income

$197,200

Median home value

$867

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

419

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

111

108

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	708	46.8%
18 and over	806	53.2%
65 and over	130	8.6%
Median age	19.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,503	99.3%
Two or more races	11	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	11.4%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 16.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	16.6%
Median income	$74,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 24.1%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,200
Median rent / month	$867
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	18.8%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	38.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	24.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	37.1%
1 vehicle	16.6%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	32.2%
Wood	24.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	285	69.5%
Cohabiting couple	12	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	48	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	65	15.9%
Households with children under 18	200	48.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	23.4%
Average household size	3.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	26.9%
Married	60.3%	56.0%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	2.8%
Divorced	6.6%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 23.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.3%
Kindergarten	3	0.7%
Elementary school	335	77.2%
High school	63	14.5%
College / grad school	23	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.4%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Construction 12.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.7%

Retail trade 8.1%

Professional & management 6.4%

Other services 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	8.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	29.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.0%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	28.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	35.8%
Carpool	30.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.2%
Work from home	16.8%
Other means	4.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.8%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	49.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.8%
Public insurance	15.7%
No insurance	64.0%
Uninsured under 19	86.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,284	84.8%
Spanish	89	6.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	89	6.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,501	99.1%
Born in same state	1,499	99.0%
Born in different state	1,480	97.8%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.9%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	100	6.6%
French	37	2.4%
Italian	15	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.3%
English	1	0.1%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.1%
Internet access	52.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16820

What city is ZIP code 16820 in?

ZIP code 16820 is primarily assigned to Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16820 in?

ZIP code 16820 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16820 family-oriented?

47% of residents in ZIP code 16820 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 16820 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 16820 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16820?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 16820?

ZIP code 16820 has an estimated population of 1,514 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16820 in?

ZIP code 16820 observes the EST timezone.