16844 ZIP Code — Julian, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16844 is located in Julian, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 61.99 square miles and serves a population of 2,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16844

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,159. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 16844 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,541

population

61.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Julian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16874 Snow Shoe (5.2 mi) 16803 State College (7.8 mi) 16802 University Park (8.3 mi) 16870 Port Matilda (9.5 mi) 16823 Bellefonte (9.5 mi) 16859 Moshannon (9.9 mi) 16801 State College (10.1 mi) 16879 Winburne (11.8 mi) 16829 Clarence (12.3 mi) 16866 Philipsburg (12.7 mi) 16865 Pennsylvania Furnace (13 mi) 16840 Hawk Run (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,541
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	61.99 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9162
Longitude	-77.9364
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	34.2%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,541

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$82,159

Median household income

$34,429

Per capita income

$205,400

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,011

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

152

25–34

136

178

35–44

158

180

45–54

160

141

55–59

125

157

60–64

140

139

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	395	15.5%
18 and over	2,146	84.5%
65 and over	399	15.7%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,469	96.1%
Two or more races	50	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	28	1.1%
Asian	18	0.7%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$82,159

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,400
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	28.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	36.4%
Wood	16.5%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	618	65.2%
Cohabiting couple	53	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	125	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	152	16.0%
Households with children under 18	218	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	285	30.1%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	22.0%
Married	56.8%	60.0%
Separated	0.9%	0.2%
Widowed	1.0%	5.5%
Divorced	11.4%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	10.0%
Kindergarten	20	4.9%
Elementary school	140	34.0%
High school	139	33.7%
College / grad school	72	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Retail trade 13.0%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Professional & management 7.1%

Construction 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 13.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	20.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,424	95.4%
Spanish	23	0.9%
Other Indo-European	10	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,527	99.4%
Born in same state	2,521	99.2%
Born in different state	2,255	88.7%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.6%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	315	12.4%
French	209	8.2%
Arab	186	7.3%
Polish	17	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.6%
Irish	8	0.3%
German	6	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16844

What city is ZIP code 16844 in?

ZIP code 16844 is primarily assigned to Julian, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16844 in?

ZIP code 16844 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16844 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 16844 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16844 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 16844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 16844?

ZIP code 16844 has an estimated population of 2,541 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16844?

The median home value in ZIP code 16844 is $205,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 16844 in?

ZIP code 16844 observes the EST timezone.