| City: | Milesburg, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Centre County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:06:55 AM |
| Population: | 404 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9415, -77.7932 |
| Land Area: | 0.206 sq mi |
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Milesburg is a small historic borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with just 404 residents occupying 0.3 square miles. The town's compact footprint belies its importance as a regional mail hub. The Milesburg post office maintains 510 PO Boxes to serve 186 local households, an adoption rate of 2.74 that signals this post office serves communities well beyond the borough limits.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the surrounding region. While limited street delivery exists within the borough itself (one city carrier route and one rural route), the high PO Box count shows that residents from nearby areas rely on Milesburg for mail access.
The borough's street grid preserves its 19th-century industrial character. Front Street (12 delivery points), Mill Street (11 points), and Market Street (7 points) form the core. Names like Railroad Street, Canal Street, and Water Street point to Milesburg's past as a transportation and milling center. With 81% of housing units built before 1939, this is one of Pennsylvania's better-preserved small industrial towns.
Demographics show a working-class community with median household income of $41,346 and median home values of $131,700. The population is 94% White with a median age of 40.9 years. Renters slightly outnumber homeowners (98 renter-occupied units vs 88 owner-occupied). Employment concentrations include transportation and warehousing (88 workers), public administration (78 workers), and educational services and healthcare (47 workers), likely reflecting both the regional service role and proximity to larger Centre County employers.
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Milesburg, PA 16853Street names preserve the town's 19th-century industrial heritage with references to railroads, canals, mills, and water transportation.
ZIP Code 16853 has 404 residents and 186 households (average 2.17 persons per household). The median age is 40.9 years, about the same as the state (41.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.3% male and 54.7% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 404Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 316Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,961.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $41,346Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 186Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $131,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.27Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 215 | 154 | 171 | 216 | 183 | 187 | 166 | 180 | 161 | 210 | 328 | 358 | 316 |
| Decennial Census | 300 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 404 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.9
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 40.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 26 | 16 | 14 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 29 | 45 | 35 | 28 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| White: | 378 | 95.45% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.76% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 3.03% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.76% |
| Total: | 396 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 183 | 45.30% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 221 | 54.70% | 40.4 years |
| Total: | 404 | 100% | 40.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 297 | 93.99% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 19 | 6.01% |
| Total Population: | 316 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 297 | 93.99% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 19 | 6.01% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $41,346, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $5,790 (16.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,596. Family households earn a median of $83,295 versus $18,802 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,493). By gender, male median income is $69,375 and female is $43,438, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $25,937 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,556 | $29,028 | $37,344 | $44,306 | $39,861 | $31,875 | $30,500 | $0 | $28,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,346 |
| Median Family Income | $39,219 | $55,536 | $44,219 | $45,227 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,306 | $58,750 | $59,028 | $0 | $69,205 | $83,295 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,102 | $27,500 | $35,625 | $39,028 | $38,750 | $27,361 | $26,875 | $28,750 | $21,719 | $23,393 | $15,750 | $18,804 | $18,802 |
| Median Male Income | $65,417 | $29,167 | $41,000 | $45,577 | $0 | $40,707 | $40,682 | $44,028 | $34,167 | $43,125 | $60,667 | $65,469 | $69,375 |
| Median Female Income | $15,813 | $16,481 | $16,406 | $16,389 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,307 | $34,375 | $36,989 | $43,438 |
| Employed: | 166 | 52.53% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 150 | 47.47% |
| Total: | 316 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 82 | 49.40% |
| Service: | 32 | 19.28% |
| Sales and Office: | 17 | 10.24% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 7.83% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 22 | 13.25% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 166 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $131,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $2,800 (2.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $131,700. The median gross rent is $1,019, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $300 (41.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $342. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.12% (42.57% with a mortgage, 57.43% free-and-clear) and renters 39.88% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $134,500 | $134,600 | $140,600 | $152,300 | $156,000 | $161,300 | $159,900 | $0 | $0 | $115,300 | $0 | $150,000 | $131,700 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 5.97% |
| $500 to $999: | 26 | 38.81% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 33 | 49.25% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 4 | 5.97% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $719 | $598 | $747 | $718 | $731 | $701 | $725 | $680 | $677 | $705 | $781 | $845 | $1,019 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 43 | 25.60% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 58 | 34.52% |
| Renter Occupied: | 67 | 39.88% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 168 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 168 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 168 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 120 | 71.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 19 | 11.31% |
| Other Units: | 29 | 17.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 168 | 100% |
In 2023, 32.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.60%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), down 7.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.60 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 college (63.33%). College enrollment is 63.33%, 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
| Less than 9th grade: | 16 | 5.57% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 3.14% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 130 | 45.30% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 2.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 30 | 10.45% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 81 | 28.22% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 4.53% |
| Total: | 287 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 262 | 91.29% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 94 | 32.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 237 | 59.55% |
| Public Insurance: | 145 | 36.43% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 4.02% |
| Total: | 398 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 382 | 95.98% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.5% | 29.6% | 25.7% | 25.0% | 34.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 36.67% |
| College or graduate school: | 19 | 63.33% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 11 | 36.67% |
ZIP Code 16853 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 31 business establishments, employing about 652 people with an annual payroll of $28,875,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 589Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 31Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $6,778,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $28,875,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 652Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16853 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 158,041 people, about 0.26% of whom live in ZIP Code 16853. 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: | 158,041Source: 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: | 4249368Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Milesburg borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16853 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.
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 January 1, 2026.