16859 ZIP Code — Moshannon, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16859 is located in Moshannon, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 30.07 square miles and serves a population of 494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16859

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 $136,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,250. 31% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16859 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

494

population

30.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moshannon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16874 Snow Shoe (5 mi) 16829 Clarence (7.5 mi) 16845 Karthaus (7.8 mi) 16879 Winburne (8.3 mi) 16858 Morrisdale (9.3 mi) 16844 Julian (9.9 mi) 16821 Allport (10.5 mi) 16840 Hawk Run (11.2 mi) 16836 Frenchville (13.5 mi) 16866 Philipsburg (14 mi) 16881 Woodland (15.2 mi) 16823 Bellefonte (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	494
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	30.07 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.0410
Longitude	-78.0300
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	43.7%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

494

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$66,250

Median household income

$33,193

Per capita income

$136,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.6%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

292

Housing units

16.1%

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	81	16.4%
18 and over	413	83.6%
65 and over	92	18.6%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 5.9%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	460	87.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31	5.9%
Other race	31	5.9%
Asian	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$66,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.6%
Renter occupied	5.4%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	92.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	24.3%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.3%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	20.5%
3 or more	40.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.6%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Fuel oil	46.4%
Wood	11.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	116	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	9	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	66	29.5%
Female householder, no spouse	33	14.7%
Households with children under 18	57	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	29.5%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	18.2%
Married	52.1%	60.6%
Separated	0.8%	4.9%
Widowed	2.5%	3.4%
Divorced	8.0%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 51.2%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	45	53.6%
High school	29	34.5%
College / grad school	10	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Public administration 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Retail trade 8.7%

Other services 8.7%

Professional & management 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Construction 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	27.1%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	16.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	486	98.4%
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)	491	99.4%
Born in same state	487	98.6%
Born in different state	440	89.1%
Foreign born	4	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	13%
Italian	49	9.9%
French	24	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	2.4%
German	1	0.2%
Norwegian	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16859

What city is ZIP code 16859 in?

ZIP code 16859 is primarily assigned to Moshannon, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16859 in?

ZIP code 16859 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16859 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 16859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16859?

The median home value in ZIP code 16859 is $136,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 16859?

ZIP code 16859 has an estimated population of 494 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16859?

The median household income in ZIP code 16859 is $66,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16859 in?

ZIP code 16859 observes the EST timezone.