16851 ZIP Code — Lemont, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16851 is located in Lemont, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 1.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16851

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 $333,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $59,712. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

1,211

population

1.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16851 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16851

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16851. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lemont	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,211
Population density	651 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	1.86 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8113
Longitude	-77.8148
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	37.6%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	14.6%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	47.8%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,211

Population

651

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$59,712

Median household income

$34,178

Per capita income

$333,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

456

Housing units

43.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

189

25–34

127

138

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	179	14.8%
18 and over	1,032	85.2%
65 and over	54	4.5%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Two or more races 6%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,122	86.3%
Hispanic or Latino	89	6.8%
Two or more races	78	6%
Other race	11	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	14.6%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	47.8%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 22.6%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	22.6%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	28.2%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$59,712

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 22.7%

$300k–$500k 62.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$333,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	23.9%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	35.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	59.7%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	58.3%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	4.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.8%
Electricity	48.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Fuel oil	18.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	34.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	176	33.8%
Female householder, no spouse	154	29.6%
Households with children under 18	96	18.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	9.0%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.5%	36.2%
Married	27.1%	38.7%
Separated	10.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	13.3%	25.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 16.9%

Some college, no degree 38.4%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 22.5%

Graduate / professional 20.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	43.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	37	28.5%
High school	28	21.5%
College / grad school	65	50.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 55.1%

Retail trade 19.0%

Finance & real estate 12.7%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.1%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	28.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.1%
Government	50.3%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	17.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.3

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.5%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	15.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	26.9%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.0%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	14.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	8.6%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	7.4%
No health insurance	6.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	76.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	16.6%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,139	94.1%
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)	1,141	94.2%
Born in same state	1,141	94.2%
Born in different state	987	81.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	70	5.8%
Not a US citizen	44	62.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	184	15.2%
English	123	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	37	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16851

What city is ZIP code 16851 in?

ZIP code 16851 is primarily assigned to Lemont, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16851 in?

ZIP code 16851 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16851?

The median home value in ZIP code 16851 is $333,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 16851?

ZIP code 16851 has an estimated population of 1,211 residents, with a density of 650 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16851?

The median household income in ZIP code 16851 is $59,712, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16851 in?

ZIP code 16851 observes the EST timezone.