16802 ZIP Code — University Park, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16802 is located in University Park, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 0.77 square miles and serves a population of 12,700 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16802

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 88% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

12,700

population

0.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16802 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16802

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16802. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
University Park	Acceptable
University Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16801 State College (1.8 mi) 16803 State College (2.1 mi) 16827 Boalsburg (5.9 mi) 16865 Pennsylvania Furnace (7.7 mi) 16844 Julian (8.3 mi) 16828 Centre Hall (9 mi) 16870 Port Matilda (10.1 mi) 16823 Bellefonte (11.2 mi) 16669 Petersburg (12.8 mi) 16874 Snow Shoe (13.4 mi) 16683 Spruce Creek (15.3 mi) 16875 Spring Mills (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,700
Population density	16,494 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	0.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8093
Longitude	-77.8634
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

12,700

Population

16,494

People per sq mi

19.4

Median age

Median household income

$3,295

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

87.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

4,332

15–19

4,210

2,076

20–24

2,017

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	307	2.4%
18 and over	12,393	97.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.2%

Asian 14.1%

Black or African American 4.7%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,777	76.2%
Asian	1,811	14.1%
Black or African American	604	4.7%
Two or more races	489	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	127	1%
Other race	19	0.1%

Household income

$50k–$75k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	100.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	100.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	57	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	99.6%	99.9%
Married	0.2%	0.1%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 12.3%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 87.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	87.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	12,700	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.1%

Retail trade 12.0%

Professional & management 6.7%

Other services 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Public administration 1.8%

Construction 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	35.1%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.3%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	18.1%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	68.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.3

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	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	13.5%
High cholesterol	9.1%
Diabetes	2.5%
Heart disease	1.4%
Stroke	0.9%
Asthma	14.8%
Arthritis	6.7%
Kidney disease	1.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	21.9%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	28.1%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	45.2%
Cholesterol screening	59.5%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	0.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.5%
Public insurance	8.5%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,700	100.0%
Spanish	750	5.9%
Other Indo-European	76	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	67	0.5%
Other languages	607	4.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,082	87.3%
Born in same state	10,786	84.9%
Born in different state	5,810	45.7%
Foreign born	296	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,618	12.7%
Not a US citizen	450	27.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,604	12.6%
French	747	5.9%
Arab	273	2.1%
Polish	136	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	0.3%
Norwegian	32	0.3%
German	29	0.2%
Irish	20	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16802

What city is ZIP code 16802 in?

ZIP code 16802 is primarily assigned to University Park, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16802 in?

ZIP code 16802 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16802?

88% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 16802?

ZIP code 16802 has an estimated population of 12,700 residents, with a density of 16,558 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16802 in?

ZIP code 16802 observes the EST timezone.