Centre County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 31 ZIP codes · 28 cities
31
ZIP codes
157,527
population (2021)
+2.3%
pop change since 2010
42027
FIPS code
Centre County ZIP code map
About Centre County
Centre County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 31 ZIP codes across 28 cities and communities.
The county's population was 157,527 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.3% from 153,990 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Centre County is 42027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 157,527 |
| 2010 population | 153,990 |
| Change | +2.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42027 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Centre County
Aaronsburg
Bellefonte
Blanchard
Boalsburg
Centre Hall
Clarence
Coburn
Fleming
Howard
Julian
Lemont
Madisonburg
Milesburg
Millheim
Mingoville
Moshannon
Orviston
Pennsylvania Furnace
Philipsburg
Pine Grove Mills
Port Matilda
Rebersburg
Sandy Ridge
Snow Shoe
Spring Mills
State College
University Park
Woodward
ZIP codes for Centre County, PA (31)
Demographics & statistics
156,998
Population
34.9
Median age
$63,928
Median household income
$36,691
Per capita income
$215,659
Median home value
$731
Median monthly rent
76.7%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
42,291
Housing units
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,094
Under 5
2,674
3,637
5–9
3,142
3,387
10–14
2,927
8,623
15–19
7,450
14,104
20–24
12,185
11,033
25–34
9,533
9,212
35–44
7,960
9,006
45–54
7,782
4,747
55–59
4,101
4,670
60–64
4,035
7,420
65–74
6,411
3,660
75–84
3,162
1,633
85+
1,410
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23,023 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 133,975 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 23,696 | 19.2% |
| Median age | 34.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.2%
Asian
6.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black or African American
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133,878 | 83.2% |
| Asian | 9,923 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 6,684 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 5,593 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,867 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 633 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 229 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
11.1%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $63,928 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.9%
$50k–$100k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
21.4%
$300k–$500k
19.0%
$500k–$1M
8.8%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,659 |
| Median rent / month | $731 |
| Owner occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter occupied | 23.3% |
| Vacant | 16.8% |
| Single-family detached | 74.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 8.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 25.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.6% |
| Electricity | 29.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.2% |
| Fuel oil | 36.8% |
| Wood | 11.7% |
| Solar | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 26,506 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,445 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13,711 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14,266 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12,359 | 25.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16,082 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.4% | 26.7% |
| Married | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
37.7%
Some college, no degree
11.8%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.0%
Graduate / professional
11.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,500 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,149 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 10,257 | 45.7% |
| High school | 4,805 | 22.3% |
| College / grad school | 38,894 | 24.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.6%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Construction
7.6%
Professional & management
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
4.4%
Public administration
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.0% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.9% |
| Government | 18.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.6% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 6.1% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
10.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7,229 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.7% |
| Public insurance | 33.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 151,230 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 5,439 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 835 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,362 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 3,117 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 143,052 | 96.6% |
| Born in same state | 141,306 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 103,023 | 81.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,746 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,946 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,095 | 52.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 20,529 | 13.1% |
| French | 16,322 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 7,934 | 5.1% |
| English | 1,434 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 1,008 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 724 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 580 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 427 | 0.3% |
| German | 313 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 82.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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