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State College borough, PA

ZIP 16801 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 16801

16801 has a population of 42,153 with a median age of 27.2 yrs (53.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
81.9%+33% vs US avg
x
Black
2.6%-79% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.7%+48% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.0%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
11.7%-47% vs US avg
x
18–64
74.4%+21% vs US avg
x
65+
13.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.1%-81% vs US avg
x
High school
15.2%-42% vs US avg
x
Some college
16.1%-44% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
66.6%+98% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.4%-28% vs US avg
x
Never married
56.3%+67% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.8%-43% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
28.1%+144% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
55.4%+298% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.6%+341% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 16801

Poverty Rate
28.1%+144% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
55.4%+298% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.4%-58% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.6%+341% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population42,153
Median age27.2
Poverty rate28.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White81.9%
Hispanic4.0%
Black2.6%
Asian8.7%
Foreign-born55.4%