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Howard, PA — ZIP 16841

Population: 6,477 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 16841 (Howard, PA) is $284,166 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,500 after a median 16 days on market. 1 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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$284,166

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$284,166
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+11.6%
10-year appreciation
+52.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$284,166
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
$285,500
Median list price
$254,900
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
+12.6%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
103.8%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.1%

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Howard 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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Drake Chemical (14.5 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
43.9 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
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,237
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,825

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Bierly(Personal Use) Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
State College Regional Airport (SCE) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
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 (3.8 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
1,977
Housing built before 1970
34.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,003
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
68.7%

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 16841State medianUS median
Median home value$284,166$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$285,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market16 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,003$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 16841?
$284,166.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 16841?
$285,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 16841?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 16841?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,339/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 16841?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind.
Is ZIP 16841 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 16841?
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 16841?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 16841?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 16841?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 16841 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 16841?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 16841?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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