ZIP Code 16601: Population, Income, Housing

State: PA
Total population: 33,515 Household income: $58,070 Rent: $803

Overview

Total population
33,515
Rent
$803
Year built
1950
Household income
$58,070
Per capita income
$32,490
Poverty rate
15.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.3 persons
Rent over 30% of income
43.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Pennsylvania
County
Blair County
City
Altoona
Total population
33,515
Adults over 25
23,025
Total households
13,615
Household size
2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$58,070
Per capita income
$32,490
Poverty rate
15.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
43.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$803
Year built
1950
Households that rent
30.6%
Households that own
69.4%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
88.4%
Black
3.7%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
6.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Not Hispanic or Latino
98.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
13,574 (93%)
Commute time to work
20 mins
Work from home
1,018 (7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
19%
High school graduate or GED
46.3%
Some college or associate degree
10.4%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 16601 with: Blair County, PA Pennsylvania United States

ZIP 16601

Total population33,515
Rent$803
Year built1950
Household income$58,070
Per capita income$32,490
Poverty rate15.7%
Unemployment rateN/A

Blair County, PA

Total population121,277
Rent$885
Year built1957
Household income$62,382
Per capita income$35,639
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate3.3%

Pennsylvania State

Total population13,018,639
Rent$1,209
Year built1965
Household income$77,971
Per capita income$44,355
Poverty rate11.7%
Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP16601 CountyBlair, PAStatePennsylvaniaCountryUnited States
Total population33,515121,27713,018,639334,922,499
Rent$803$885$1,209$1,413
Year built1950195719651980
Household income$58,070$62,382$77,971$80,734
Per capita income$32,490$35,639$44,355$44,673
Poverty rate15.7%12%11.7%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.3%3.6%4%

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Summary for 16601

Rent & Income

In 16601, the typical monthly rent is $803 and the typical household income is $58,070. Rent here is lower than Pennsylvania, and household income is lower than Pennsylvania. The estimated poverty rate is 15.7%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 30.6% of households. About 43.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 24.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 16601 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 16601 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 16601 compares in Pennsylvania (107 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $803 3 / 107 from lower rent $725 – $2,177
Household income $58,070 81 / 107 from higher income $31,069 – $171,179
Poverty rate 15.7% 72 / 107 from lower poverty 2.5% – 48.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 16601

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 3rd out of 107 ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania. Across Pennsylvania, figures vary from $725 in ZIP 16101 up to $2,177 in ZIP 19087.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 16601 stands 81st out of 107 ZIP Codes. Throughout Pennsylvania, numbers span from $31,069 in ZIP 15213 up to $171,179 in ZIP 19087.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 72nd out of 107 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.5% in ZIP 19335 up to 48.2% in ZIP 15213.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 16601 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $803 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 16601

Annual Household Income: $58,070

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 16601

Estimated Rate: 15.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 16601

In ZIP Code 16601, households that rent: 4,163 (30.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 4,163 30.6%
Owner-Occupied 9,452 69.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 16601

In ZIP Code 16601, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,808 (43.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,808 43.4%
Other renter households 2,355 56.6%
Total renter households 4,163 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 16601

Less than High School: 4,364 people (19%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,650 people (46.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,400 people (10.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,611 people (24.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,025

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.