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ZIP code 16601: Altoona, PA

16601 is a ZIP code in Altoona, Pennsylvania, mainly in Blair County, part of the Altoona, PA metro area. About 33,515 people live here.

Population
33,515
Median household income
$58,070
Typical home value
$144,000+4.3% in 12 months
Median rent
$803gross, per month
Median age
39.8
Homeowners
69.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 16601 details

CityAltoona
StatePennsylvania
CountyBlair County
Metro areaAltoona, PA
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area84.8 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water
Population density395 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher24.4% of adults 25+
Average commute20 minutes
Center coordinates40.55252, -78.37299

Median rent in 16601 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$361/mo
1 bedroom$573/mo
2 bedrooms$854/mo
3 bedrooms$1,097/mo
4 bedrooms$1,505/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 16601

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
16603Altoona, PA4.0 mi—
16617Bellwood, PA4.2 mi2,392
16602Altoona, PA4.8 mi26,352
16684Tipton, PA7.0 mi108
16636Dysart, PA7.5 mi808
16648Hollidaysburg, PA8.0 mi14,904
16629Coupon, PA8.3 mi—
16613Ashville, PA8.4 mi1,647

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 16601?

A typical home in ZIP code 16601 is worth about $144,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $58,070 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Pennsylvania average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $144,000 homeWhat can a $58,070 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 16601

What city is ZIP code 16601?

ZIP code 16601 is in Altoona, PA, in Blair County.

What county is ZIP code 16601 in?

16601 is mainly in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of ZIP code 16601?

About 33,515 people live in ZIP code 16601, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 16601 in?

16601 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Altoona have?

Altoona, PA also uses 16602 and 16603.