16828 ZIP Code — Centre Hall, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16828 is located in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 55.71 square miles and serves a population of 4,849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16828

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 $276,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($68,368) 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. 40% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 16828 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,849

population

55.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Centre Hall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16827 Boalsburg (5.1 mi) 16875 Spring Mills (6.8 mi) 16801 State College (8.4 mi) 16802 University Park (9 mi) 17063 Milroy (9.3 mi) 16823 Bellefonte (9.4 mi) 16803 State College (11.1 mi) 16832 Coburn (11.2 mi) 16852 Madisonburg (11.6 mi) 17084 Reedsville (11.7 mi) 16854 Millheim (12.8 mi) 16841 Howard (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,849
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	55.71 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.8254
Longitude	-77.6921
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	32.3%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	11.0%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,849

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$68,368

Median household income

$40,273

Per capita income

$276,700

Median home value

$998

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

1,914

Housing units

26.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

132

184

5–9

202

128

10–14

141

15–19

20–24

233

25–34

256

282

35–44

311

335

45–54

370

138

55–59

152

182

60–64

200

377

65–74

416

151

75–84

166

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,043	21.5%
18 and over	3,806	78.5%
65 and over	1,196	24.7%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,563	92.8%
Two or more races	227	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	66	1.3%
Asian	48	1%
Other race	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	11.0%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$68,368

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 27.2%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$276,700
Median rent / month	$998
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	23.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	33.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Fuel oil	45.6%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,078	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	117	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	358	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	464	23.0%
Households with children under 18	506	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	804	39.9%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	19.2%
Married	58.4%	52.5%
Separated	0.2%	0.8%
Widowed	3.7%	8.7%
Divorced	12.7%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	3.2%
Kindergarten	142	16.0%
Elementary school	445	50.1%
High school	169	19.0%
College / grad school	104	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Retail trade 9.7%

Professional & management 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Construction 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Public administration 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.9%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 6.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	308	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,598	94.8%
Spanish	40	0.9%
Other Indo-European	13	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,809	99.2%
Born in same state	4,809	99.2%
Born in different state	4,111	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	40	0.8%
Not a US citizen	14	35.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	624	12.9%
Italian	536	11.1%
Arab	332	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	85	1.8%
German	3	0.1%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16828

What city is ZIP code 16828 in?

ZIP code 16828 is primarily assigned to Centre Hall, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16828 in?

ZIP code 16828 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16828 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 16828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16828 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 16828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 16828?

ZIP code 16828 has an estimated population of 4,849 residents, with a density of 87 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16828?

The median home value in ZIP code 16828 is $276,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 16828 in?

ZIP code 16828 observes the EST timezone.