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State college, PA — ZIP 16801

Population: 40,774 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 16801 (State college, PA) is $420,679 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $462,500 after a median 7 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,838/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, winterweather, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$420,679

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$420,679
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+57.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$420,679
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$462,500
Median list price
$469,000
Median price per sqft
$230
1-year sale-price change
+0.8%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
112
For-sale inventory
76
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,838/mo
1-year rent change
+11.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Centre Learning Community CS, Nittany Valley CS, Young Scholars of Central PA CS
Schools include
Centre Learning Community CS, Nittany Valley CS, Young Scholars of Central PA CS, Mount Nittany MS, Corl Street El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Centre County Kepone (3.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
239
Days with Moderate air quality
118
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
199

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
312
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,242
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,490

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (45 mi)
National parks include
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
State College Regional Airport (SCE) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
State College Regional Airport (SCE) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL, MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER, MEADOWS PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-636 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
36.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,421
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
78.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,291
Average weekly wage
$1,022
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
253

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 16801State medianUS median
Median home value$420,679$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$462,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market7 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,838/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,421$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 16801?
$420,679.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 16801?
$462,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 16801?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 16801?
Typical rent: $1,838/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 16801?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind.
Is ZIP 16801 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 16801?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 16801?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 16801?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Centre County Kepone, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 16801?
9 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 16801 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 16801?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 16801?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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