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U.S. ZIP Code · PA16823

Centre County · State College, PA

Typical home value

$308,476[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.2%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+8.6%
vs metro
+11.1%
vs state
+32.1%
ZIP 16823 location in PA
Location of ZIP 16823 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 16823 is worth $308,476 — 11.1% above the State College, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,259 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,259[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,072[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Centre County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
29,126[3]
Median household income
$76,245[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Centre County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-744[5]
Moved in
3,265
Moved out
4,009

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
3
  • Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS

    High · Grades 6–12 · Bald Eagle Area SD

    852 students

  • Bellefonte Area HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Bellefonte Area SD

    844 students

  • Bellefonte Area MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bellefonte Area SD

    617 students

  • Marion-Walker El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Bellefonte Area SD

    373 students

  • Wingate El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Bald Eagle Area SD

    361 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$15,112

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,560
Loan principal$246,781
Down payment$61,695
Total interest paid$314,756

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.65
Monthly cost to own$2,074
Monthly rent$1,259

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
77th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
48th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 16823?
The typical home in 16823 is worth $308,476, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 16823?
Home values in 16823 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 16823?
A typical home in 16823 rents for about $1,259 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 16823?
The effective property tax rate in 16823 is 1.0% — roughly $3,072 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 16823?
ZIP code 16823 has a population of 29,126 and a median household income of $76,245.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Pine Grove Mills CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $310,507
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $315,747
    Gross yield
  • Eagle Creek CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $294,817
    Gross yield
  • Woodward CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $292,435
    Gross yield
  • Centre Hall, PA

    Typical home
    $339,322
    Gross yield
  • Snydertown CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $277,555
    Gross yield

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