16875 ZIP Code — Spring Mills, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16875 is located in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 82.09 square miles and serves a population of 3,578 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16875

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 $282,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,092) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 16875 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,578

population

82.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16875 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16875

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16875. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spring Mills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16832 Coburn (4.6 mi) 17063 Milroy (5.9 mi) 16852 Madisonburg (6.3 mi) 16854 Millheim (6.3 mi) 16828 Centre Hall (6.8 mi) 16820 Aaronsburg (9.4 mi) 16827 Boalsburg (11.4 mi) 16841 Howard (12.1 mi) 16823 Bellefonte (12.4 mi) 16882 Woodward (12.5 mi) 17084 Reedsville (12.8 mi) 17841 Mc Clure (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,578
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	82.09 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.8476
Longitude	-77.5662
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	41.4%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,578

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$59,092

Median household income

$35,243

Per capita income

$282,800

Median home value

$897

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,434

Housing units

31.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

119

5–9

124

170

10–14

176

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

107

259

35–44

269

247

45–54

257

140

55–59

146

134

60–64

139

219

65–74

228

128

75–84

134

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	852	23.8%
18 and over	2,726	76.2%
65 and over	788	22.0%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Asian 3.1%

Two or more races 1.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,412	95.4%
Asian	110	3.1%
Two or more races	53	1.5%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$59,092

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 27.6%

$500k–$1M 17.8%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$282,800
Median rent / month	$897
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	30.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Fuel oil	36.9%
Wood	12.9%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	852	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	52	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	167	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	304	22.1%
Households with children under 18	376	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	518	37.7%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	24.8%
Married	65.0%	61.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	7.3%
Divorced	11.1%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	5.5%
Kindergarten	30	3.8%
Elementary school	419	53.4%
High school	215	27.4%
College / grad school	78	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.0%

Construction 13.0%

Retail trade 11.9%

Professional & management 7.5%

Other services 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	225	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	14.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,475	97.1%
Spanish	9	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,540	98.9%
Born in same state	3,540	98.9%
Born in different state	2,919	81.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	1.1%
Not a US citizen	38	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	592	16.5%
French	325	9.1%
Arab	235	6.6%
English	96	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	5	0.1%
Norwegian	5	0.1%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16875

What city is ZIP code 16875 in?

ZIP code 16875 is primarily assigned to Spring Mills, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16875 in?

ZIP code 16875 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16875 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 16875 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16875 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 16875 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 16875?

ZIP code 16875 has an estimated population of 3,578 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16875?

The median household income in ZIP code 16875 is $59,092, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16875 in?

ZIP code 16875 observes the EST timezone.