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Centre County
Blanchard, PA
16826
16826 ZIP Code — Blanchard, PA
Centre County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16826 is located in
Blanchard ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Centre County .
It covers approximately 1.75 square miles and serves a population of
425 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16826
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $60,114. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 16826 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
425
Population density
243 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
1.75 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.0459
Longitude
-77.5978
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.7%
41.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
50.8%
29.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
7.5%
22.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.8%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$60,114
Median household income
$184,400
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 45 10.6% 18 and over 380 89.4% 65 and over 143 33.6% Median age 55.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.7%
41.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
50.8%
29.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
7.5%
22.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.8%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.6% $10k–$15k 5.5% $15k–$25k 8.9% $25k–$35k 10.2% $35k–$50k 8.9% $50k–$75k 28.9% $75k–$100k 8.1% $100k–$150k 26.8% Median income $60,114
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $184,400 Median rent / month $800 Owner occupied 77.0% Renter occupied 23.0% Vacant 14.2% Single-family detached 73.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.1% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 1.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.4% 2000–2009 5.1% 1990–1999 24.8% 1980–1989 6.9% 1970–1979 34.7% 1960–1969 3.6% 1950–1959 1.8% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 20.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 16.8% 2 bedrooms 30.7% 3 bedrooms 43.1% 4 bedrooms 1.8% 5+ bedrooms 7.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 58.7% 2 vehicles 31.1% 3 or more 10.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 37.0% Propane / LP gas 3.4% Fuel oil 59.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 96 40.9% Cohabiting couple 22 9.4% Male householder, no spouse 67 28.5% Female householder, no spouse 50 21.3% Households with children under 18 34 14.5% Households with seniors (65+) 100 42.6% Average household size 1.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.5% 2.0% Married 45.5% 69.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.6% 17.8% Divorced 10.4% 11.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.2%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.2% Bachelor's or higher 23.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 5 22.7% Elementary school 14 63.6% High school 3 13.6% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.4%
Public administration
12.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Professional & management
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.7% Service 19.6% Sales & office 18.7% Natural resources & construction 13.7% Production & transportation 13.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.1% Government 22.4% Self-employed 4.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 11.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.8% Retirement income 27.7% Supplemental Security 0.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 17.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.3% High blood pressure 32.6% High cholesterol 32.9% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 28.3% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.0% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 23.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 14.4% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 10.9% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 65.4% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 15.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 40 10.5%
Disability % Any disability 12.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.3% 65 and over 25.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.7% Public insurance 46.1% No insurance 5.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 412 96.9% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 404 95.1% Born in same state 404 95.1% Born in different state 366 86.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 21 4.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 69 16.2% French 45 10.6% Arab 13 3.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 10 2.4% English 4 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 55.3% Internet access 92.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16826
What city is ZIP code 16826 in?
ZIP code 16826 is primarily assigned to Blanchard, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16826 in?
ZIP code 16826 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16826 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 16826 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 16826 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 16826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 16826 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 16826 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16826?
The median home value in ZIP code 16826 is $184,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 16826 in?
ZIP code 16826 observes the EST timezone.
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