16872 ZIP Code — Rebersburg, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16872 is located in Rebersburg, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 58.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16872

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 $203,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,453. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 47% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 16872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,522

population

58.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16872 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rebersburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17747 Loganton (3.4 mi) 16882 Woodward (5.6 mi) 16820 Aaronsburg (5.8 mi) 16854 Millheim (8.5 mi) 17845 Millmont (9.2 mi) 16852 Madisonburg (9.8 mi) 17751 Mill Hall (11.7 mi) 16832 Coburn (11.7 mi) 17844 Mifflinburg (14.7 mi) 16875 Spring Mills (14.8 mi) 17812 Beaver Springs (15.5 mi) 17813 Beavertown (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,522
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	58.36 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9788
Longitude	-77.3422
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	34.1%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,522

Population

People per sq mi

28.1

Median age

$69,453

Median household income

$22,807

Per capita income

$203,100

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

474

Housing units

5.4%

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	577	37.9%
18 and over	945	62.1%
65 and over	236	15.5%
Median age	28.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,518	99.7%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$69,453

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

$1M+ 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,100
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	29.6%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	15.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.8%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	22.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Fuel oil	25.8%
Wood	34.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	270	68.4%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	32	8.1%
Female householder, no spouse	75	19.0%
Households with children under 18	160	40.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	38.2%
Average household size	3.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	31.1%
Married	54.2%	53.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	9.8%
Divorced	6.7%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 52.9%

Some college, no degree 6.1%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	10.7%
Kindergarten	11	2.9%
Elementary school	249	65.2%
High school	61	16.0%
College / grad school	20	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 14.7%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Construction 6.7%

Public administration 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Professional & management 2.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	31.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	45.6%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	17.1%
Other means	15.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.4%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	47.0%
Uninsured under 19	64.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,382	90.8%
Spanish	171	12.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	171	12.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,516	99.6%
Born in same state	1,516	99.6%
Born in different state	1,424	93.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	124	8.1%
Italian	56	3.7%
French	27	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	1.3%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.0%
Internet access	59.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16872

What city is ZIP code 16872 in?

ZIP code 16872 is primarily assigned to Rebersburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16872 in?

ZIP code 16872 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16872 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 16872 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16872?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 16872 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 16872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 16872?

ZIP code 16872 has an estimated population of 1,522 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16872 in?

ZIP code 16872 observes the EST timezone.