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Blanchard, PA
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 16826.
Population
593
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
415
ZIP codes
1
Blanchard and its ZIP codes
Blanchard at a glance
- Blanchard is 43% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,250, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,500 (36% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,060 a month.
Local data for Blanchard, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blanchard, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,250
Poverty rate
1.5%
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$1,060/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
50.2
Average commute
40.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (293), Irish Americans (117), Italian Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Centre County. PPP loans are for Blanchard.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,553
69,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $10,531 per person
How people get to work
Blanchard, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 40.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blanchard, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
790
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Blanchard
1 in or overlapping Blanchard. Population shown
Cities near Blanchard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Beech CreekBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| EaglevilleCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.9 |
| HowardBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.4 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| SnydertownCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.1 |
| MonumentCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| NittanyCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Mill HallBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| HublersburgCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MackeyvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Mount EagleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SalonaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| OrvistonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| FlemingtonBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blanchard, PA in?
- Blanchard is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Blanchard, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Blanchard include 16826.
- What is the population of Blanchard, PA?
- About 593 people live in Blanchard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blanchard?
- Nearby places include Beech Creek (1.3 mi), Eagleville (1.5 mi), Howard (4.6 mi), Jacksonville (5.4 mi), Snydertown (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023