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Lemont, PA
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 16851.
Population
2,076
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,667
ZIP codes
1
Lemont and its ZIP codes
Lemont at a glance
- Lemont is about 5.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $101,526 a year, 30% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $385,600 (52% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,481 a month.
Local data for Lemont, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lemont, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,526
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$385,600
Median rent
$1,481/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
49.6%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
11.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (924), Italian Americans (496), Irish Americans (154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Centre County. PPP loans are for Lemont.
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
Lemont, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 11.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lemont, 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
81° / 21°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Lemont
1 in or overlapping Lemont. Population shown
Cities near Lemont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HouservilleCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.1 |
| State CollegeBorough | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
| BoalsburgCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 5.8 |
| ToftreesCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| PeruCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0 |
| Park Forest VillageCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.5 |
| Continental CourtsCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Pleasant GapCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Pine Grove MillsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Eagle CreekCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| UnionvilleBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| JulianCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Centre HallBorough | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| BellefonteBorough | 7.5 mi | 1.8 |
| RamblewoodCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.1 |
| MilesburgBorough | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lemont, PA in?
- Lemont is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Lemont, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lemont include 16851.
- What is the population of Lemont, PA?
- About 2,076 people live in Lemont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lemont?
- Nearby places include Houserville (1.1 mi), State College (2.4 mi), Boalsburg (3 mi), Toftrees (3.6 mi), Peru (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023