16868 ZIP Code — Pine Grove Mills, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16868 is located in Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 1.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,030 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16868

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $302,900.

Median household income is $152,790. 41% 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 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 60% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 16868 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,030

population

1.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pine Grove Mills	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,030
Population density	678 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	1.52 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7339
Longitude	-77.8876
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	27.2%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	45.9%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,030

Population

678

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

$152,790

Median household income

$61,606

Per capita income

$302,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

558

Housing units

59.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

25–34

166

35–44

211

45–54

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	70	6.8%
18 and over	960	93.2%
65 and over	203	19.7%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,011	98.2%
Two or more races	12	1.2%
Black or African American	4	0.4%
Asian	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.2%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	45.9%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.8%	7.1%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 47.7%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	47.7%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$152,790

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 36.6%

$300k–$500k 48.1%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$302,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	47.5%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	0.9%
5+ bedrooms	26.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	64.3%
3 or more	15.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.2%
Fuel oil	66.4%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	148	32.2%
Male householder, no spouse	61	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	32	7.0%
Households with children under 18	71	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	31.6%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	54.7%
Married	47.6%	42.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	13.4%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 1.8%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 57.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	59.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	70	27.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	181	72.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 65.0%

Other services 24.5%

Public administration 8.3%

Construction 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	87.1%
Service	8.4%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	2.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	31.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.4%
Work from home	59.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.9

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.1%
High blood pressure	24.7%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	6.6%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	21.4%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.0%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	13.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	7.5%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	6.4%
No health insurance	6.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	78.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	6.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.5%
Public insurance	24.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,030	100.0%
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)	1,030	100.0%
Born in same state	1,030	100.0%
Born in different state	743	72.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	498	48.3%
French	214	20.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	91	8.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16868

What city is ZIP code 16868 in?

ZIP code 16868 is primarily assigned to Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16868 in?

ZIP code 16868 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16868?

60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 16868 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 16868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16868?

The median household income in ZIP code 16868 is $152,790, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 16868?

ZIP code 16868 has an estimated population of 1,030 residents, with a density of 679 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16868 in?

ZIP code 16868 observes the EST timezone.