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ZIP 16602

Part of Altoona, PA
Pop. 26,352·Blair County·226th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,228/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$737
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 16602 · $1,228
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,120/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,736/yr
At $1,228/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyBlair County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 16602 (Altoona, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,352
Median income
$55,046
Median age
43.7
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
19.8%
20.1%
24.9%
14.2%
21%
Under 1819.8%
18–3420.1%
35–5424.9%
55–6414.2%
65+21%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
90.7%
White90.7%
Black3.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian0.6%
Other4%
Education (25+)
46.8%
25.8%
21.7%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma46.8%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+21.7%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 16602 in Altoona, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,637 → $55,046
up 20.6%
Population
28,176 → 26,352
down 6.5%
Renter share
35.5% → 32.7%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
19.9% → 21.7%
+1.8 pts
Median age
42 → 43.7
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $45,637 to $55,046 across the same window, up 20.6% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 6.5% since 2021, moving from about 28,176 residents to roughly 26,352. Renters now make up 32.7% of households, compared with 35.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 16602 covers Altoona, PA. The median rent here is $1,228/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($55,046/yr), ZIP 16602 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 16602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 16602 (Altoona, PA) is $1,228. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 16602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 16602's median rent of $1,228/mo is $737 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 16602 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 16602 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #226 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,228/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 16602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,228/mo in ZIP 16602. The local median household income is $55,046/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 16602?

Rent in ZIP 16602 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 16602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 16602 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,228/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($55,046/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 16602 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 16602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 16602 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 16602 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 16602 compare to the rest of Altoona?

ZIP 16602 is pricier than Altoona as a whole. At $1,228/mo, it's $90 above the Altoona citywide median of $1,138/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 16602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 16602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,228/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 16602's median household income ($55,046/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 16602 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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