16866 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16866, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16866 is a zip code in Centre County and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, which covers Philipsburg, Rush, Boggs, Chester Hill, Decatur, and Morris, with a total population of 9,868 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 16866 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16866.

The estimated population of people living in 16866 is 9,868, with a median age of 45.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16866 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,868
 -4.77% -1.40%
2020
10,362
+2.88%
-
2019
10,072
+1.13%
-
2018
9,959
 -0.49% -
2017
10,008
 - -

Population of 16866 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16866 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
83.2%
81.3%
 +2.34%
Black/African American
5.6%
5.4%
 +3.70%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.2%
10.4%
 -21.15%
Asian
1.3%
1.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1.7%
 -11.76%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16866 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 16866 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16866 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16866 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.7 -1.93% 42.3 -1.17% 52.5 +1.74%
2020 46.6 +3.1% 42.8 -0.93% 51.6 +7.95%
2019 45.2 +2.96% 43.2 +0.93% 47.8 +4.14%
2018 43.9 -2.01% 42.8 0% 45.9 -3.57%
2017 44.8 - 42.8 - 47.6 -

The median age of the 16866 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 16866 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 9 310 +16.14% 449 +12.29% 357 466
10 to 19 349 +6.83% 438 -47.73% 371 254
20 to 29 494 +10.75% 506 -47.66% 539 303
30 to 39 1,133 +17.49% 365 +20.09% 1,341 440
40 to 49 1,209 -23.16% 606 -6.72% 952 550
50 to 59 910 +2.05% 605 -25.27% 926 449
60 to 69 616 +38.49% 625 +22.78% 864 771
70+ 533 -26.92% 860 +5.28% 394 891

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16866 zip code is $45,993.00.

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 16866.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,547.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,426.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,827.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16866 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 16866, 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 16866 is currently $66,046.00.

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.

3.48% of households in 16866 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 16866 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.73%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16866 is $26,307.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16866 by the total population of 16866.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16866 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16866 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
    6.66%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.73%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.94%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16866 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16866 zip over the age of 16 is 8,670.

Of those people, a total of 45.90% 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 16866 is 44.10%.

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 16866 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 250 58.80% 8.20%
20 to 24 years 327 73.40% 3.80%
25 to 29 years 515 63.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 685 52.60% 7.80%
35 to 44 years 1,854 60.20% 7.10%
45 to 54 years 1,397 41.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 722 57.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 703 49.50% 6.30%
65 to 74 years 1,296 31.80% 1.70%
75 years and over 921 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16866. 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 7,579 51.40% 4.00%
Black or African American 609 5.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 129 10.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 48 22.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 291 10.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 802 0.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,057 55.20% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16866 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 16866 is 3,824, with median earnings of $39,102.00.

Women in 16866 are earning approximately 69.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,824 $39,102.00
Male 2,045 $44,838.00
Female 1,779 $31,220.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16866 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 372 $58,750.00
Business and Financial 163 $44,840.00
Computer and Mathematical 47 $51,719.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $78,333.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $32,321.00
Community and Social Service 107 $47,663.00
Legal 32 $2,499.00
Educational and Library 158 $44,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $77,763.00
Healthcare Practitioners 298 $56,250.00
Healthcare Support 190 $11,929.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 91 $63,594.00
Food Preparation and Serving 196 $21,223.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 130 $7,097.00
Personal Care and Service 114 $27,419.00
Sales 152 $33,047.00
Office and Administrative Support 361 $29,321.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 233 $44,179.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 204 $62,708.00
Production 407 $32,225.00
Transportation and Material Moving 271 $47,523.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16866 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 16866.

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 230 $69,318.00 142 $46,935.00
Business and Financial 77 $44,968.00 86 $42,206.00
Computer and Mathematical 47 $51,719.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $78,333.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 67 $32,107.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 42 $47,717.00 65 $44,931.00
Legal 29 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $75,000.00 144 $43,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $77,763.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 38 $26,667.00 260 $58,750.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 178 $11,929.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 76 $81,071.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 92 $31,944.00 104 $20,851.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 93 $23,482.00 37 $6,150.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 103 $26,976.00
Sales 95 $34,471.00 57 $14,154.00
Office and Administrative Support 38 $104,474.00 323 $27,964.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 224 $44,500.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 126 $58,370.00 78 $0.00
Production 267 $40,560.00 140 $17,203.00
Transportation and Material Moving 261 $47,750.00 10 $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 3,588 households in 16866, with an average household size of 2.2 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 1,965 families living in the 16866 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 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 16866:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,379 200 386 1,623
Average Household Size 2.96 2.85 3.47 1.18
Total Families 1,379 200 386 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.63 3.21 0

Poverty

Of the 1,965 families living in 16866, 11.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16866:

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 4,216 housing units in 16866.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,588 85.10%
Vacant 628 14.90%

26.78% of the total 4,216 housing units in 16866 are rental units. This is approximately 1,129 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,423 are occupied by the owner - or 57.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16866 is $582.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16866 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
    36
  • Less than $500
    470
  • $500 to $999
    512
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    147
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 16866 is $117,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16866 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    236
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    799
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    454
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    457
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    258
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    180
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    37
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16866. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16866 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,266
  • 1940 to 1949
    367
  • 1950 to 1959
    471
  • 1960 to 1969
    264
  • 1970 to 1979
    576
  • 1980 to 1989
    343
  • 1990 to 1999
    511
  • 2000 to 2009
    307
  • 2010 to 2013
    111
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 16866 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    532
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,147
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,238
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    671

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16866 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16866 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16866.

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
    77
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    588
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    446
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    307
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    206
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    161
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    775
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    365
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    69
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    335
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    128
  • 90 or more minutes
    146

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 16866 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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