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ZIP 16801

Pop. 40,774·Centre County·69th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,909/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$56
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ZIP 16801 · $1,909
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,280
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,510/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
$22,908/yr
At $1,909/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyCentre County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.9% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 16801 (State College, PA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 65.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,774
Median income
$61,836
Median age
27.9
Renters
56.8%
Age distribution
47%
17.7%
14.7%
Under 1811.4%
18–3447%
35–5417.7%
55–649.1%
65+14.7%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
80.5%
White80.5%
Black2.9%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian8.1%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
15.4%
16.1%
65.6%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college16.1%
Bachelor's+65.6%
Housing tenure
43.2%
56.8%
Owner43.2%
Renter56.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 16801 in State College, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,755 → $61,836
up 12.9%
Population
43,551 → 40,774
down 6.4%
Renter share
54.9% → 56.8%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
66.6% → 65.6%
-1.0 pts
Median age
26.1 → 27.9
+1.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 16801 in State College, PA now reports about $61,836, up from $54,755 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 16801 in State College, PA losing about 2,777 residents over the five-year window, down 6.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 54.9% to 56.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 16801 covers State College, PA. The median rent here is $1,909/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($61,836/yr), ZIP 16801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 16801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 16801 (State College, PA) is $1,909. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 16801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 16801's median rent of $1,909/mo is $56 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 16801 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 16801 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #69 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $1,909/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 16801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,909/mo in ZIP 16801. The local median household income is $61,836/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 16801?

Rent in ZIP 16801 has increased 21.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 16801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 16801 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,909/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($61,836/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 16801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 16801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.8% of ZIP 16801 households are renters, while 43.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 16801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 16801 compare to the rest of State College?

ZIP 16801 is pricier than State College as a whole. At $1,909/mo, it's $21 above the State College citywide median of $1,888/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 16801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 16801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,909/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 16801's median household income ($61,836/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 16801 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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