| City: | Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania |
| City Alias: | Pine Grv Mls |
| County: | Centre County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:27:03 PM |
| Population: | 640 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7339, -77.8876 |
| Land Area: | 1.517 sq mi |
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Pine Grove Mills is a small community in Centre County, Pennsylvania, just outside State College. With 640 residents and 286 households, it's classified as a PO Box Only Zone. That means street delivery isn't available, and all mail goes through the post office.
The post office maintains 353 PO Boxes for 286 local households, a 1.23x adoption rate. This indicates the facility serves not just Pine Grove Mills itself but also people from surrounding rural areas. Some street delivery exists (81 rural route records and 2 city route records), but it's limited.
This is an educated and affluent community. Of adults 25 and over, 64.3% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Median household income stands at $160,747, well above state and national averages. The median home value is $311,800. With a median age of 42.2 years, Pine Grove Mills skews toward established professionals and families.
Street names like W Pine Grove Rd, S Nixon Rd, and S Water St form the core of the community. Many addresses include apartment units, particularly along the Pine Grove corridors. Nature names (Deepwood Dr, Beechnut St, Butternut St) and mountain references (Mountain Dr, Mountainside Rd) appear throughout the ZIP+4 data, pointing to the area's rural character.
All mail should be addressed using PO Box format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868The abbreviated form "Pine Grv Mls" was added as a valid mailing alias in May 2005.
Street names reflect the area's rural mountain setting with nature references and directional grid centered on Pine Grove Road.
ZIP Code 16868 has 640 residents and 286 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 42.2 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (92.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.9%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, 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: | 640Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,050Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 421.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $180,412Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 286Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $372,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.53Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 505 | 424 | 438 | 408 | 394 | 317 | 416 | 297 | 400 | 725 | 1,072 | 1,030 | 1,174 | 1,050 |
| Decennial Census | 483 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 640 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.2
Male Median Age: 43.8
Female Median Age: 41.5
| 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 | 20 | 16 | 30 | 20 | 8 | 23 | 26 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 31 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| Female | 12 | 15 | 23 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 35 | 27 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Total | 32 | 31 | 53 | 24 | 20 | 37 | 61 | 35 | 44 | 44 | 59 | 49 | 28 | 44 | 36 | 14 | 4 | 25 |
| White: | 589 | 94.39% |
| Black: | 12 | 1.92% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 1.12% |
| Asian: | 12 | 1.92% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 0.64% |
| Total: | 624 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 322 | 50.31% | 43.8 years |
| Females: | 318 | 49.69% | 41.5 years |
| Total: | 640 | 100% | 42.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,013 | 96.48% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 10 | 0.95% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 27 | 2.57% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.57% |
| Total Population: | 1,050 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,023 | 97.43% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 27 | 2.57% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $180,412, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $137,131 (316.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $130,027. Family households earn a median of $167,206 versus $180,761 for nonfamily households (a difference of $13,555). By gender, male median income is $99,164 and female is $83,670, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $15,494 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 84.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (73.5%).
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,281 | $78,958 | $83,534 | $83,525 | $83,780 | $66,667 | $65,750 | $0 | $50,385 | $0 | $133,606 | $152,790 | $160,747 | $180,412 |
| Median Family Income | $85,818 | $85,795 | $87,596 | $84,500 | $87,587 | $86,283 | $89,020 | $0 | $60,667 | $58,083 | $114,398 | $145,389 | $151,042 | $167,206 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,689 | $0 | $46,778 | $0 | $46,583 | $41,420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $168,480 | $176,018 | $180,761 |
| Median Male Income | $50,380 | $52,903 | $40,383 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $83,235 | $76,991 | $80,678 | $83,428 | $90,990 | $93,563 | $99,164 |
| Median Female Income | $18,828 | $14,977 | $32,524 | $33,075 | $0 | $0 | $34,020 | $0 | $0 | $68,409 | $73,562 | $78,767 | $81,274 | $83,670 |
| Employed: | 748 | 84.81% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 134 | 15.19% |
| Total: | 882 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 550 | 73.53% |
| Service: | 100 | 13.37% |
| Sales and Office: | 34 | 4.55% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 37 | 4.95% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 3.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 748 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $372,900, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $251,200 (206.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $176,400. The median gross rent is $1,188, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $279 (30.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,188. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.08% (85.98% with a mortgage, 14.02% free-and-clear) and renters 8.92% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.26%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,700 | $157,500 | $160,700 | $164,200 | $167,200 | $197,100 | $191,800 | $199,600 | $196,500 | $239,500 | $284,400 | $302,900 | $311,800 | $372,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 17 | 45.95% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 20 | 54.05% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $909 | $993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,188 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 325 | 78.31% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 53 | 12.77% |
| Renter Occupied: | 37 | 8.92% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 415 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 415 | 80.74% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 99 | 19.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 514 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 445 | 86.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 69 | 13.42% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 514 | 100% |
In 2024, 56.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 94.10%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 11.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (48.04%). College enrollment is 48.04%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 153 | 18.82% |
| Some college, no degree: | 35 | 4.31% |
| Associate's degree: | 167 | 20.54% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 127 | 15.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 331 | 40.71% |
| Total: | 813 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 813 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 458 | 56.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 988 | 89.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 118 | 10.67% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,106 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,106 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.3% | 11.0% | 20.0% | 12.6% | 18.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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): | 126 | 32.90% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 73 | 19.06% |
| College or graduate school: | 184 | 48.04% |
| Total: | 383 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 199 | 51.96% |
ZIP Code 16868 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 195 people with an annual payroll of $3,935,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 694Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $878,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,935,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 195Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16868 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 0.42% of whom live in ZIP Code 16868. It covers 1.517 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: | 1.517 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: | 4260496Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pine Grove Mills CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 16868 is in the State College Area School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 March 1, 2026.