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Centre County
Milesburg, PA
16853
16853 ZIP Code — Milesburg, PA
Centre County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16853 is located in
Milesburg ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Centre County .
It covers approximately 0.21 square miles and serves a population of
358 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16853
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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% 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.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 39%.
Overall, ZIP code 16853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
358
Population density
1,705 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
0.21 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.9415
Longitude
-77.7932
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.3%
41.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
41.7%
29.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
22.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.8%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$150,000
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 49 13.7% 18 and over 309 86.3% 65 and over 94 26.3% Median age 48.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.3%
41.5%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
41.7%
29.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
22.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.8%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.0% $10k–$15k 12.6% $15k–$25k 24.0% $25k–$35k 9.0% $35k–$50k 2.4% $50k–$75k 13.8% $75k–$100k 16.8% $100k–$150k 15.6% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $150,000 Median rent / month $845 Owner occupied 67.1% Renter occupied 32.9% Vacant 17.3% Single-family detached 73.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.8% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 11.4% 1990–1999 2.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 5.4% 1960–1969 18.3% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 62.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.4% 1 bedroom 6.4% 2 bedrooms 20.3% 3 bedrooms 55.0% 4 bedrooms 10.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.6% 1 vehicle 38.3% 2 vehicles 37.1% 3 or more 18.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 15.0% Fuel oil 77.8% Wood 4.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 72 43.1% Cohabiting couple 11 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 29 17.4% Female householder, no spouse 55 32.9% Households with children under 18 27 16.2% Households with seniors (65+) 73 43.7% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.7% 22.7% Married 58.5% 58.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 12.4% Divorced 14.8% 5.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
8.9%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.8% Bachelor's or higher 19.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 22 53.7% High school 11 26.8% College / grad school 8 19.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Professional & management
18.0%
Public administration
13.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.6% Service 38.9% Sales & office 4.8% Natural resources & construction 16.8% Production & transportation 15.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.1% Government 26.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 16.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
47.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.3% Retirement income 34.1% Supplemental Security 6.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 15.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.7% High blood pressure 31.8% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 10.0% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 28.2% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 19.0% No physical activity 23.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 15.0% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 10.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 87.7% Teeth loss 15.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 56 18.1%
Disability % Any disability 38.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 39.1% 65 and over 57.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.8% Public insurance 38.8% No insurance 7.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 342 95.5% 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) 358 100.0% Born in same state 358 100.0% Born in different state 268 74.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 51 14.2% French 50 14%
Ancestry Count % Arab 45 12.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.6% Internet access 79.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16853
What city is ZIP code 16853 in?
ZIP code 16853 is primarily assigned to Milesburg, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16853 in?
ZIP code 16853 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16853 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 16853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 16853 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 16853 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 16853 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 16853 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16853?
The median home value in ZIP code 16853 is $150,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 16853 in?
ZIP code 16853 observes the EST timezone.
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