16823 ZIP Code — Bellefonte, PA
Centre County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16823 is located in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 124.30 square miles and serves a population of 29,145 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
About ZIP code 16823
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $243,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $77,087. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,145
population
124.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16823 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16823
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bellefonte | Acceptable |
| Bellefonte | Acceptable |
| Bellefonte | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
16841 Howard (6.9 mi)
16828 Centre Hall (9.4 mi)
16844 Julian (9.5 mi)
16874 Snow Shoe (10.9 mi)
16802 University Park (11.2 mi)
16801 State College (12.2 mi)
16827 Boalsburg (12.3 mi)
16829 Clarence (12.4 mi)
16875 Spring Mills (12.4 mi)
16803 State College (12.5 mi)
16852 Madisonburg (12.7 mi)
16822 Beech Creek (14.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,145 |
| Population density | 234 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 124.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9511 |
| Longitude | -77.7601 |
| 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 | 37.2% | 41.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 29.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.0% | 22.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
29,145
Population
234
People per sq mi
45.3
Median age
$77,087
Median household income
$36,643
Per capita income
$243,700
Median home value
$952
Median monthly rent
72.8%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
8,742
Housing units
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
592
Under 5
455
677
5–9
520
682
10–14
525
441
15–19
340
634
20–24
488
2,775
25–34
2,134
2,337
35–44
1,797
2,563
45–54
1,971
1,459
55–59
1,122
1,093
60–64
840
1,997
65–74
1,537
754
75–84
580
470
85+
362
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,051 | 13.9% |
| 18 and over | 25,094 | 86.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,700 | 19.6% |
| Median age | 45.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.3%
Black or African American
6.9%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,468 | 85.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,045 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,115 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 698 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 322 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 182 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.2% | 41.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 29.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.0% | 22.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $77,087 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.1%
$50k–$100k
4.6%
$100k–$150k
3.4%
$150k–$200k
19.2%
$200k–$300k
32.6%
$300k–$500k
26.9%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,700 |
| Median rent / month | $952 |
| Owner occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter occupied | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 64.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.5% |
| Mobile homes | 8.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% |
| 3 or more | 20.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.6% |
| Electricity | 45.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 23.5% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,008 | 53.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 601 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,087 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,459 | 22.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,371 | 21.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,858 | 34.6% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.8% | 23.2% |
| Married | 44.3% | 55.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
39.7%
Some college, no degree
13.8%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 242 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 146 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,076 | 49.0% |
| High school | 868 | 20.5% |
| College / grad school | 902 | 21.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.3%
Retail trade
9.8%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Professional & management
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Public administration
6.6%
Construction
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.5% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 20.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
29.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.5% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,980 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 24.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.3% |
| Public insurance | 36.1% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,098 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 573 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 202 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 208 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,393 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 27,962 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 22,587 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 431 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 752 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 532 | 70.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,759 | 12.9% |
| French | 3,251 | 11.2% |
| Arab | 1,826 | 6.3% |
| English | 352 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 139 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 99 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 84 | 0.3% |
| German | 81 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16823
What city is ZIP code 16823 in?
ZIP code 16823 is primarily assigned to Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16823 in?
ZIP code 16823 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 16823?
ZIP code 16823 has an estimated population of 29,145 residents, with a density of 234 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16823?
The median home value in ZIP code 16823 is $243,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 16823?
The median household income in ZIP code 16823 is $77,087, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 16823 in?
ZIP code 16823 observes the EST timezone.