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ZIP Code 16602
Altoona, PA, Blair County
Population
26,352
Land area
14.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,795
City
Altoona
ZIP 16602 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 16602 at a glance
- ZIP 16602 (Altoona) is about 6.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,046 a year, 29% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,700 (51% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for ZIP 16602
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools16
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks16
- Post Offices1
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants147
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
Housing and community stats
ZIP 16602, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,046
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$125,700
Prices +8.8% in a year
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
17.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,016
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
17,909
$963M annual payroll
PPP loans
$94.1M
810 loans
Campaign donations
$225K
3% D, 19% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 16602, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
500
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 19°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Cities in ZIP 16602
ZIP codes near 16602
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 16601Juniata Gap | 2.9 mi | 84.8 |
| 16648Geeseytown | 5 mi | 60 |
| 16613Ashville | 7 mi | 31.3 |
| 16617Bellwood | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
| 16635Foot of Ten | 8.5 mi | 56.8 |
| 16665Newry | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| 16636Ashville | 9.1 mi | 28.2 |
| 16684Tipton | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| 16693Robeson Extension | 10 mi | 77.2 |
| 16699Cresson | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| 16641Sankertown | 10 mi | 13 |
| 16630Cresson | 11 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 16602?
- ZIP code 16602 is in Altoona, PA (Blair County).
- What county is ZIP code 16602 in?
- ZIP code 16602 is mostly in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 16602?
- About 26,352 people live in the 16602 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.