16882 ZIP Code — Woodward, PA

Centre County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16882 is located in Woodward, Pennsylvania, within Centre County. It covers approximately 30.72 square miles and serves a population of 455 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16882

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 $210,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,979. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above 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 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 16882 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

455

population

30.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16882 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16882

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16882. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodward	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16820 Aaronsburg (3.7 mi) 16872 Rebersburg (5.6 mi) 17845 Millmont (5.8 mi) 16854 Millheim (6.8 mi) 16832 Coburn (8.3 mi) 17747 Loganton (8.9 mi) 16852 Madisonburg (9.7 mi) 17812 Beaver Springs (10.3 mi) 17813 Beavertown (11.7 mi) 16875 Spring Mills (12.5 mi) 17063 Milroy (13.7 mi) 17841 Mc Clure (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	455
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	30.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8986
Longitude	-77.3375
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	40.0%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	46.9%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

455

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$51,979

Median household income

$23,363

Per capita income

$210,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

23.7%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

251

Housing units

30.1%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	118	25.9%
18 and over	337	74.1%
65 and over	75	16.5%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	453	99.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.4%
Two or more races	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	41.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	46.9%	29.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
Median income	$51,979

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 17.1%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	37.2%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	40.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	9.0%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	47.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Fuel oil	31.7%
Wood	43.7%
Solar	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	29.3%
Female householder, no spouse	27	16.2%
Households with children under 18	70	41.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	29.3%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	16.1%
Married	51.5%	58.1%
Separated	5.1%	2.6%
Widowed	9.1%	11.6%
Divorced	7.6%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.4%
Bachelor's or higher	30.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	46	70.8%
High school	6	9.2%
College / grad school	13	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Construction 23.3%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Retail trade 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Other services 6.1%

Information 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	4.3%
Sales & office	6.7%
Natural resources & construction	26.4%
Production & transportation	38.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.2%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	19.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.4%
Carpool	19.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	23.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 23.7%

Under 18 years 46.4%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.3%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	23.1%
Uninsured under 19	54.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	403	88.6%
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)	455	100.0%
Born in same state	455	100.0%
Born in different state	358	78.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	7.3%
Italian	29	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	5.3%
German	9	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	62.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16882

What city is ZIP code 16882 in?

ZIP code 16882 is primarily assigned to Woodward, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16882 in?

ZIP code 16882 falls within Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16882 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 16882 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16882?

24% of residents in ZIP code 16882 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16882 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 16882 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 16882?

ZIP code 16882 has an estimated population of 455 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16882 in?

ZIP code 16882 observes the EST timezone.