16854 ZIP Code — Millheim, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16854 is located in Millheim, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 2.56 square miles and serves a population of 737 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16854

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 $208,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16854 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

737

population

2.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16854 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16854

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16854. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Millheim	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16820 Aaronsburg (3.3 mi) 16852 Madisonburg (3.4 mi) 16832 Coburn (3.9 mi) 16875 Spring Mills (6.3 mi) 16882 Woodward (6.8 mi) 16872 Rebersburg (8.5 mi) 17063 Milroy (9.8 mi) 17747 Loganton (11.3 mi) 16841 Howard (12.3 mi) 17845 Millmont (12.5 mi) 16828 Centre Hall (12.8 mi) 17751 Mill Hall (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	737
Population density	288 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	2.56 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9000
Longitude	-77.4679
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	42.6%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

737

Population

288

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$34,992

Per capita income

$208,800

Median home value

$839

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

328

Housing units

23.0%

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	135	18.3%
18 and over	602	81.7%
65 and over	142	19.3%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 2.5%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	708	93.7%
Hispanic or Latino	19	2.5%
Other race	19	2.5%
Two or more races	10	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 37.3%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,800
Median rent / month	$839
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	43.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	63.1%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	44.3%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	32.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	44.6%
Wood	10.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	107	30.4%
Female householder, no spouse	88	25.0%
Households with children under 18	83	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	31.5%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	13.7%
Married	47.5%	51.9%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	19.6%
Divorced	16.4%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 10.8%

Associate's degree 20.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	9.2%
Kindergarten	7	5.0%
Elementary school	67	47.5%
High school	18	12.8%
College / grad school	36	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.0%

Retail trade 13.3%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Construction 10.3%

Professional & management 8.2%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 58.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	52.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	32.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	716	97.2%
Spanish	13	1.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	1.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	737	100.0%
Born in same state	735	99.7%
Born in different state	663	90.0%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	7.6%
Arab	33	4.5%
French	27	3.7%
English	13	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	0.8%
Irish	6	0.8%
Dutch	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16854

What city is ZIP code 16854 in?

ZIP code 16854 is primarily assigned to Millheim, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16854 in?

ZIP code 16854 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16854 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 16854 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16854 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 16854 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 16854 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 16854 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 16854?

ZIP code 16854 has an estimated population of 737 residents, with a density of 288 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16854 in?

ZIP code 16854 observes the EST timezone.