ZIP Code 16835 in Fleming, PA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Fleming, Pennsylvania
County:Centre County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:26:29 PM
Population:226 [See All]
Area Codes:582 / 814
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.9072, -77.8793
Land Area:0.206 sq mi
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16835 Fleming, PA - A Historic Centre County Village

ZIP Code 16835, Fleming

Small Town
LocationCentre County, PA
Area0.2 sq mi
Population226
Households92
PO Boxes124 Regional Hub (135%)
Median Age43.5 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box Only Zone and there is no alternative mail delivery across the 0.19 square mile territory
  • The post office maintains 124 PO Boxes for 92 local households, a 1.35x adoption rate that indicates service extends to surrounding rural areas
  • Of 109 total housing units, 99 were built before 1939, making 91% of the housing stock historic
  • An unusually high 118 workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, suggesting proximity to logistics facilities
  • Despite being classified as PO Box only, the ZIP has both city carrier routes (2 records) and rural carrier routes (35 records) for delivery

Community Overview

Fleming is a small Pennsylvania community in Centre County with 226 residents and 92 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this compact 0.19 square mile territory. The Fleming post office maintains 124 PO Boxes, serving 35% more boxes than local households because it handles mail for surrounding rural areas beyond the village center.

Mixed Delivery Pattern

The village has both city carrier routes (2 records) and rural carrier routes (35 records), creating a mixed delivery pattern typical of small Pennsylvania communities where a compact town center is surrounded by farmland. Street names like Main Street, Allegheny Street, and Walnut Street follow traditional Pennsylvania small-town patterns. Most addresses are on Main Street (7 delivery points), Allegheny Street (5), and Walnut Street (3).

Historic Housing Stock

Fleming's housing stock is historic. Of 109 total housing units, 99 were built before 1939. That's 91% of all homes. Median home values stand at $136,300. The community is primarily owner-occupied, with 66 owner-occupied units and 26 renter-occupied units. Only 3 homes are used seasonally.

Employment and Economy

The workforce shows unusual concentration in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. Of the working population, 118 people work in this sector. This likely indicates proximity to distribution centers or logistics facilities in Centre County. Additionally, 24.7% of workers (7 people) work from home, higher than typical for rural Pennsylvania. Median household income is $57,778.

Demographics

Fleming's median age is 43.5 years. The population is 94% white (212 of 226 residents), with 33 Hispanic or Latino residents (15%). Nearly everyone was born in the United States (99.5%). Educational attainment is modest, with 19.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. There are no group quarters or institutional populations.

Mailing to Fleming

All mail to Fleming must use a PO Box address:

PO Box [number]
Fleming, PA 16835

Street Name Patterns

Traditional Pennsylvania Names Nature Names Historic Street Grid

Street names follow traditional small Pennsylvania town patterns with Main Street as the commercial core and nature-themed streets like Walnut, Chestnut, and Apple.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 16835 has 226 residents and 92 households (average 2.46 persons per household). The median age is 43.5 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.8%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:226Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:199Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,097.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$60,114Source: Census ACS
Households:92Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$122,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.46Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.55Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--264274227215184189209204203295258221229199
Decennial Census238------------------226--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 43.5

Male Median Age: 38.8

Female Median Age: 44.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male10754575152979672641
Female210487558102127867473
Total121791212121023121119161413910114
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:21296.36%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*31.36%
Asian:00%
American Indian:20.91%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:31.36%
Total:220100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:11149.12%38.8 years
Females:11550.88%44.7 years
Total:226100%43.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:19597.99%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:31.51%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:10.50%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.50%
Total Population:199100%
Total Native Population:19899.50%
Total Foreign-born Population:10.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $60,114, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $30,412 (102.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,636. Family households earn a median of $65,000 versus $43,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,250). By gender, male median income is $49,844 and female is $35,938, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,906 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (28.9%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$29,702$35,179$37,500$41,875$39,500$51,667$58,036$62,250$63,750$62,143$63,889$56,667$57,778$60,114
Median Family Income$29,219$31,563$34,643$41,875$58,000$57,813$58,929$63,750$71,250$65,625$68,929$73,750$0$65,000
Median NonFamily Income$31,250$35,563$36,316$37,857$35,833$36,750$38,125$0$0$47,813$20,000$28,750$34,000$43,750
Median Male Income$35,694$35,769$35,625$37,250$38,438$43,438$43,906$46,528$47,344$47,500$50,179$50,000$56,250$49,844
Median Female Income$27,885$29,196$35,156$40,625$27,083$35,625$26,875$35,000$41,250$41,500$41,875$43,056$41,875$35,938
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:12874.42%
Unemployed:10.58%
Not In Labor Force:4325.00%
Total:172100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3124.22%
Service:2721.09%
Sales and Office:97.03%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2418.75%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3728.91%
Total Civilian Employed Population:128100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $122,100, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $23,900 (24.34%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,900. The median gross rent is $1,523, which is above the national median ($1,413), is up $969 (174.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $723. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.86% (28.79% with a mortgage, 71.21% free-and-clear) and renters 24.14% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$98,200$96,700$101,800$105,600$114,100$116,100$121,300$152,500$150,000$145,000$150,000$160,900$136,300$122,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:733.33%
$1,000 to $1,499:314.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:1152.38%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:21100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$554$554$571$688$563$828$750$825$800$800$617$1,667$0$1,523
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1921.84%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4754.02%
Renter Occupied:2124.14%
Total Occupied Housing Units:87100%

Occupied Housing Units:8793.55%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):66.45%
Total Housing Units:93100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6873.12%
Multi-Family Units:88.60%
Other Units:1718.28%
Total Housing Units:93100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 22.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 19.10%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 1.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 9.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 20.59%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:10.74%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:21.47%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6950.74%
Some college, no degree:118.09%
Associate's degree:2316.91%
Bachelor's degree:2619.12%
Graduate or professional degree:42.94%
Total:136100%
High school or higher:13397.79%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3022.06%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:15471.96%
Public Insurance:3817.76%
No Insurance:2210.28%
Total:214100%
Has Health Insurance:19289.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty19.7%22.9%18.5%18.4%4.8%17.1%12.5%13.3%19.2%12.7%7.1%8.1%10.3%1.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:12.94%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1750.00%
High school (grades 9-12):926.47%
College or graduate school:720.59%
Total:34100%
Early Childhood:12.94%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2779.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 16835 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:132Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 16835 is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, within the State College, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44300) and Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 153,990 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 16835. It covers 0.206 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:State College, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:44300Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:153,990Source: Census
MSA:State College, PA MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.206 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:15Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1285.03 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


16836 | | 16834

Schools in ZIP Code 16835


We could not locate which school district 16835 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Benner El Sch 490 Buffalo Run Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
District: Bellefonte Area School DistrictNearby
Wingate El Sch 776 S Eagle Valley Rd
Wingate, PA 16823
District: Bald Eagle Area School DistrictNearby
Bald Eagle Area Ms/Shs 710 S Eagle Valley Rd
Wingate, PA 16823
District: Bald Eagle Area School DistrictNearby
Bellefonte El Sch 100 W Linn St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
District: Bellefonte Area School DistrictNearby
Bellefonte Area Ms 100 N School St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
District: Bellefonte Area School DistrictNearby
Merakey Education And Autism Center 1400 Fox Hill Rd #100
State College, PA 16803
District: Private SchoolNearby
St John The Evangelist Catholic School 116 E Bishop St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
District: Private SchoolNearby
New Story 675 Elmwood St
State College, PA 16801
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 16835


Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology 540 N Harrison Rd
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus President's Office 201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802-1503
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802-1503
Type: Post Secondary
South Hills School Of Business & Technology 480 Waupelani Dr
State College, PA 16801-4516
Type: Post Secondary
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School Of Nursing 400 Highland Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
Type: Post Secondary
Mifflin County Academy Of Science And Technology 700 Pitt St
Lewistown, PA 17044-1697
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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