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Howard, PA
Borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Population
653
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,797
ZIP codes
0
Howard and its ZIP codes
Howard at a glance
- Howard is about 6.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,306 a year, 11% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,000 (23% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $971 a month.
Local data for Howard, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Howard, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,306
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$195,000
Median rent
$971/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (190), Irish Americans (28), Polish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Centre County. PPP loans are for Howard.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.5 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
Howard, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howard, 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
84° / 15°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Howard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount EagleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| SnydertownCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.1 |
| HublersburgCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Holters CrossingCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.4 |
| EaglevilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| MingovilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.8 |
| NittanyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Beech CreekBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.4 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.9 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| MonumentCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| YarnellCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| MilesburgBorough | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Howard, PA in?
- Howard is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Howard, PA?
- About 653 people live in Howard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Howard?
- Nearby places include Jacksonville (1.8 mi), Mount Eagle (3.4 mi), Snydertown (3.5 mi), Hublersburg (4.3 mi), Holters Crossing (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023