16602 ZIP Code – Altoona, Pennsylvania
16602 is a ZIP code serving Altoona, Pennsylvania in Blair County with a population of approximately 27,813 residents. The median household income of $51,808 is below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average. Median home values of $116,100 are well below the national average, with 67.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $835 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 75% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
At 6.6%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate is 18.3%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 21.0%, below the national average. The median age is 41.9, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 16601, 16648, 16617.
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ZIP 16602 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 16602 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $116k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $835 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.0% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 16601 – Altoona
- 16648 – Hollidaysburg
- 16617 – Bellwood
- 16613 – Ashville
- 16693 – Williamsburg
- 16636 – Dysart
- 16684 – Tipton
- 16635 – Duncansville
- 16665 – Newry
- 16641 – Gallitzin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16601 | ALTOONA | 33,169 | $54,831 |
| 16648 | HOLLIDAYSBURG | 14,547 | $76,882 |
| 16617 | BELLWOOD | 2,615 | $53,487 |
| 16613 | ASHVILLE | 1,527 | $71,181 |
| 16693 | WILLIAMSBURG | 4,112 | $61,140 |