ZIP code 16826
Where is ZIP code 16826?
Blanchard, Pennsylvania
Centre County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 16826 belongs to Blanchard, Pennsylvania in Centre County. 16826 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Blanchard post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272, 570, 582 and 814. About 439 people live in the 16826 area, where the median household income is $60,938. The closest ZIP codes are 16822 (Beech Creek, 1.6 mi northeast), 16848 (Lamar, 4.8 mi southeast) and 16841 (Howard, 4.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 16826 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Blanchard |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Centre County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570, 582, 814 |
| Coordinates | 41.0642, -77.5978 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 168 |
Population and income in 16826
| Population | 439 · lower than 76% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 251 · higher than 50% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.6 years · higher than 84% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $60,938 · lower than 73% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,683 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $166,300 · lower than 63% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $988 a month |
| Housing units | 219 |
| Households | 197 (2.23 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 1.75 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 16826. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 16826
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16822 | Beech Creek, PA | 1.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 16848 | Lamar, PA | 4.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 16841 | Howard, PA | 4.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 17751 | Mill Hall, PA | 6.1 mi E | Standard |
| 17750 | Mackeyville, PA | 7.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 16856 | Mingoville, PA | 9.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 17726 | Castanea, PA | 9.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 17745 | Lock Haven, PA | 9.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 16852 | Madisonburg, PA | 10.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 16864 | Orviston, PA | 10.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 16872 | Rebersburg, PA | 12.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 17748 | Mc Elhattan, PA | 12.8 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 16826 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 16826
PO BOX 123
BLANCHARD PA 16826
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (16826-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 16826?
- 16826 is a Blanchard, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 16826 in?
- ZIP code 16826 is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 16826 in?
- 16826 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 16826?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 16826 use area codes 272, 570, 582 and 814.
- What is the population of ZIP code 16826?
- About 439 people live in ZIP code 16826, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 16826?
- The median household income in 16826 is $60,938 a year, lower than 73% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 16826 for a street address?
- No. 16826 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Blanchard use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 16826?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 16826 are 16822 (Beech Creek, 1.6 miles), 16848 (Lamar, 4.8 miles), 16841 (Howard, 4.8 miles) and 17751 (Mill Hall, 6.1 miles).