16865 ZIP Code — Pennsylvania Furnace, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16865 is located in Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 22.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16865

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 49% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16865 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,405

population

22.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pennsylvania Furnace	Acceptable
Pennsylvania Furnace	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16803 State College (6.2 mi) 16669 Petersburg (6.3 mi) 16870 Port Matilda (7.3 mi) 16801 State College (7.5 mi) 16683 Spruce Creek (7.6 mi) 16802 University Park (7.7 mi) 16877 Warriors Mark (9.1 mi) 16827 Boalsburg (11.3 mi) 16652 Huntingdon (11.9 mi) 16844 Julian (13 mi) 16866 Philipsburg (14.3 mi) 16611 Alexandria (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,405
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	22.99 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.7303
Longitude	-77.9677
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	21.9%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	41.6%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,405

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$75,000

Median household income

$43,006

Per capita income

$248,100

Median home value

$640

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

525

Housing units

46.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

123

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

178

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	9.0%
18 and over	1,278	91.0%
65 and over	455	32.4%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,316	89.8%
Two or more races	70	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	61	4.2%
Black or African American	19	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.9%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	41.6%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	15.7%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$75,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 48.0%

$300k–$500k 26.2%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,100
Median rent / month	$640
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	0.9%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	31.3%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	32.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	48.2%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	308	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	225	34.0%
Female householder, no spouse	107	16.2%
Households with children under 18	85	12.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	344	52.0%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	31.5%
Married	43.7%	53.6%
Separated	7.9%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	9.0%
Divorced	12.5%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 34.3%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	46.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	64	37.9%
High school	54	32.0%
College / grad school	49	29.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.4%

Public administration 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Professional & management 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Retail trade 7.9%

Construction 5.9%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Other services 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.5

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	39.3%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	28.8%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.4%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	15.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	8.7%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	7.4%
No health insurance	6.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	77.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	7.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	177	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,384	98.5%
Spanish	52	3.8%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	3.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,336	95.1%
Born in same state	1,327	94.4%
Born in different state	1,158	82.4%
Foreign born	9	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	69	4.9%
Not a US citizen	57	82.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	164	11.7%
French	133	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	113	8%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16865

What city is ZIP code 16865 in?

ZIP code 16865 is primarily assigned to Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16865 in?

ZIP code 16865 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16865 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 16865 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 16865 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 16865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16865 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 16865 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16865?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 16865 in?

ZIP code 16865 observes the EST timezone.