16827 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16827, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16827 is a zip code in Centre County, Pennsylvania, which covers College and Harris, with a total population of 4,752 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 16827 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16827.

The estimated population of people living in 16827 is 4,752, with a median age of 42.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16827 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,752
+1.41%
+1.93%
2020
4,686
 -0.15% -
2019
4,693
 -1.1% -
2018
4,745
+1.78%
-
2017
4,662
 - -

Population of 16827 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16827 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.8%
87.9%
 +6.71%
Black/African American
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
3.6%
 -19.44%
Asian
1%
1.9%
 -47.37%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
2.3%
 -43.48%
Other
0%
3.5%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16827 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 16827 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16827 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16827 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.6 +0.24% 39.7 +0.51% 45.8 -2.76%
2020 42.5 -3.19% 39.5 -4.59% 47.1 -0.63%
2019 43.9 -2.88% 41.4 -0.72% 47.4 -0.42%
2018 45.2 +3.2% 41.7 -0.71% 47.6 +3.93%
2017 43.8 - 42 - 45.8 -

The median age of the 16827 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 16827 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 244 +40.29% 77 +136.77% 308 211
10 to 19 263 +33.85% 426 -70.01% 355 177
20 to 29 281 -61.1% 165 +48.95% 140 258
30 to 39 221 +68.58% 262 -3.58% 414 251
40 to 49 376 -40.58% 426 +20.4% 242 509
50 to 59 235 +20.35% 368 -30.36% 285 250
60 to 69 395 4.6% 385 -2.25% 361 342
70+ 279 -2.92% 259 +41.95% 266 383

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16827 zip code is $109,668.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 16827.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $109,863.00
  • 45 to 64
    $111,094.00
  • 65 and over
    $80,446.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16827 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 16827, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 16827 is currently $132,705.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

13.47% of households in 16827 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 16827 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.29%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.13%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    28.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16827 is $51,013.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16827 by the total population of 16827.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16827 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16827 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16827 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16827 zip over the age of 16 is 3,852.

Of those people, a total of 63.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 16827 is 61.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 16827 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 151 6.00% 44.40%
20 to 24 years 239 65.30% 12.80%
25 to 29 years 159 100.00% 4.40%
30 to 34 years 330 99.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 741 88.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 594 71.00% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 286 72.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 389 65.30% 17.30%
65 to 74 years 498 28.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 465 27.10% 9.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16827. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,679 64.00% 4.30%
Black or African American 46 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 47 70.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 65 20.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 84 50.00% 16.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,613 64.40% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16827 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 16827 is 2,359, with median earnings of $48,543.00.

Women in 16827 are earning approximately 38.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,359 $48,543.00
Male 1,291 $79,016.00
Female 1,068 $30,333.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16827 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 350 $76,818.00
Business and Financial 124 $46,324.00
Computer and Mathematical 54 $100,952.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $126,042.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $0.00
Legal 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 330 $56,591.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 395 $86,426.00
Healthcare Support 18 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 140 $19,722.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 97 $49,083.00
Sales 248 $48,703.00
Office and Administrative Support 296 $21,830.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 24 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58 $0.00
Production 50 $46,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 35 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16827 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 16827.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 224 $97,917.00 126 $32,339.00
Business and Financial 21 $0.00 103 $22,313.00
Computer and Mathematical 54 $100,952.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $126,042.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Legal 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 206 $95,313.00 124 $29,018.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 234 $125,233.00 161 $48,814.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 62 $23,661.00 78 $18,819.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $0.00 64 $45,313.00
Sales 146 $49,511.00 102 $47,576.00
Office and Administrative Support 38 $0.00 258 $22,054.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 38 $0.00 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 35 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,797 households in 16827, with an average household size of 2.64 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,354 families living in the 16827 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 16827:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,151 13 190 443
Average Household Size 3.15 2.38 2.66 1.32
Total Families 1,151 13 190 0
Average Household Size 3.15 1.31 2.66 0

Poverty

Of the 1,354 families living in 16827, 2.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16827:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,076 housing units in 16827.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,797 86.56%
Vacant 279 13.44%

12.09% of the total 2,076 housing units in 16827 are rental units. This is approximately 251 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,485 are occupied by the owner - or 71.53% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16827 is $1,083.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16827 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    61
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    103
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    85
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    46
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    17
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 16827 is $370,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16827 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    22
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    87
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    363
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    644
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    222
  • $1,000,000 or more
    138

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16827. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16827 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    53
  • 1940 to 1949
    62
  • 1950 to 1959
    277
  • 1960 to 1969
    168
  • 1970 to 1979
    313
  • 1980 to 1989
    394
  • 1990 to 1999
    78
  • 2000 to 2009
    258
  • 2010 to 2013
    456
  • 2014 or later
    17

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 16827 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    102
  • 1 vehicle available
    413
  • 2 vehicles available
    863
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    419

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16827 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16827 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16827.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    45
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    224
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    844
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    462
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    114
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    96
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    2
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    114
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    54
  • 90 or more minutes
    53

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 16827 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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