16829 ZIP Code — Clarence, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16829 is located in Clarence, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 46.95 square miles and serves a population of 690 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16829

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 $169,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,375. 44% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16829 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

690

population

46.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16829 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16829

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16829. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16845 Karthaus (6.3 mi) 16859 Moshannon (7.5 mi) 16874 Snow Shoe (7.9 mi) 16822 Beech Creek (11.2 mi) 16844 Julian (12.3 mi) 16823 Bellefonte (12.4 mi) 16841 Howard (14.3 mi) 16879 Winburne (15.7 mi) 17778 Westport (16.4 mi) 16858 Morrisdale (16.7 mi) 16821 Allport (17.9 mi) 17764 Renovo (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	690
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	46.95 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0930
Longitude	-77.9045
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	43.6%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

690

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$69,375

Median household income

$31,445

Per capita income

$169,200

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

322

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	179	25.9%
18 and over	511	74.1%
65 and over	153	22.2%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	683	98.3%
Two or more races	6	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.7%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	13.3%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$69,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 34.3%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,200
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	29.9%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.9%
Electricity	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	48.6%
Wood	6.7%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	20	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	45	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	58	22.7%
Households with children under 18	81	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	38.0%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	23.5%
Married	56.2%	45.9%
Separated	2.8%	4.9%
Widowed	1.2%	14.3%
Divorced	7.6%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 62.3%

Some college, no degree 5.0%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	5.5%
Kindergarten	13	9.0%
Elementary school	50	34.5%
High school	52	35.9%
College / grad school	22	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.7%

Retail trade 11.8%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Other services 9.7%

Construction 8.0%

Professional & management 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.3%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	624	90.4%
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)	689	99.9%
Born in same state	685	99.3%
Born in different state	672	97.4%
Foreign born	4	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	82	11.9%
Italian	46	6.7%
Irish	15	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	1.6%
English	10	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16829

What city is ZIP code 16829 in?

ZIP code 16829 is primarily assigned to Clarence, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16829 in?

ZIP code 16829 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16829?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 16829 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 16829 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16829 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 16829 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16829?

The median home value in ZIP code 16829 is $169,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 16829 in?

ZIP code 16829 observes the EST timezone.