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Centre County
Howard, PA
16841
16841 ZIP Code — Howard, PA
Centre County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16841 is located in
Howard ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Centre County .
It covers approximately 121.53 square miles and serves a population of
6,833 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16841
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 $211,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,452. 33% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 16841 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,833
Population density
56 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
121.53 sq mi
Water area
2.97 sq mi
Latitude
41.0097
Longitude
-77.6540
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.5%
41.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
38.3%
29.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
21.3%
22.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
4.9%
6.8%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$68,452
Median household income
$211,300
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,679 24.6% 18 and over 5,154 75.4% 65 and over 1,048 15.3% Median age 38.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 6,476 92.2% Two or more races 240 3.4% Hispanic or Latino 192 2.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 94 1.3% Black or African American 15 0.2% Other race 4 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.5%
41.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
38.3%
29.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
21.3%
22.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
4.9%
6.8%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.1% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 4.6% $25k–$35k 8.4% $35k–$50k 15.6% $50k–$75k 23.1% $75k–$100k 13.7% $100k–$150k 16.6% $150k–$200k 8.4% $200k+ 5.7% Median income $68,452
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $211,300 Median rent / month $994 Owner occupied 84.0% Renter occupied 16.0% Vacant 18.3% Single-family detached 77.7% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 15.4% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.90
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.1% 2010–2019 5.3% 2000–2009 9.7% 1990–1999 14.9% 1980–1989 11.9% 1970–1979 21.1% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 7.1% 1940–1949 1.5% 1939 or earlier 20.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.9% 1 bedroom 3.9% 2 bedrooms 22.4% 3 bedrooms 47.6% 4 bedrooms 17.9% 5+ bedrooms 5.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.5% 1 vehicle 20.1% 2 vehicles 34.0% 3 or more 35.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.1% Electricity 26.4% Propane / LP gas 8.7% Fuel oil 37.8% Wood 18.7% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,390 59.0% Cohabiting couple 149 6.3% Male householder, no spouse 444 18.9% Female householder, no spouse 371 15.8% Households with children under 18 711 30.2% Households with seniors (65+) 728 30.9% Average household size 2.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.7% 24.1% Married 51.5% 60.0% Separated 2.1% 1.4% Widowed 3.3% 5.4% Divorced 10.4% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.7% Bachelor's or higher 17.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 44 3.1% Kindergarten 43 3.1% Elementary school 816 58.4% High school 296 21.2% College / grad school 199 14.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Professional & management
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Public administration
6.4%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.4% Service 17.9% Sales & office 18.9% Natural resources & construction 11.3% Production & transportation 19.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.1% Government 20.2% Self-employed 5.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.6% Carpool 11.8% Public transit 0.1% Walk 0.6% Work from home 4.1% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 31.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
2.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.3% Retirement income 27.1% Supplemental Security 3.5% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 6.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.7% High blood pressure 32.6% High cholesterol 32.6% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 22.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.9% Depression 21.9% Fair or poor health 14.2% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.6% Visited dentist 66.0% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 15.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 441 8.6%
Disability % Any disability 13.3% Under 18 6.3% 18–64 years 13.1% 65 and over 25.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.8% Public insurance 31.5% No insurance 14.9% Uninsured under 19 26.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,411 93.8% Spanish 79 1.2% Other Indo-European 1 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 73 1.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,814 99.7% Born in same state 6,787 99.3% Born in different state 6,156 90.1% Foreign born 27 0.4% Naturalized citizen 19 0.3% Not a US citizen 15 78.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 893 13.1% Italian 573 8.4% Arab 533 7.8% English 207 3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 53 0.8% Dutch 6 0.1% German 5 0.1% Irish 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.5% Internet access 86.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16841
What city is ZIP code 16841 in?
ZIP code 16841 is primarily assigned to Howard, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16841 in?
ZIP code 16841 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 16841 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 16841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 16841?
ZIP code 16841 has an estimated population of 6,833 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16841?
The median home value in ZIP code 16841 is $211,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 16841?
The median household income in ZIP code 16841 is $68,452, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 16841 in?
ZIP code 16841 observes the EST timezone.
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