ZIP code 16851
Where is ZIP code 16851?
Lemont, Pennsylvania
Centre County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 16851 belongs to Lemont, Pennsylvania in Centre County. 16851 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Lemont post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 582 and 814. About 974 people live in the 16851 area, where the median household income is $100,768. The closest ZIP codes are 16801 (State College, 2.3 mi southwest), 16827 (Boalsburg, 2.5 mi southeast) and 16802 (University Park, 2.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 16851 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lemont |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Centre County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 582, 814 |
| Coordinates | 40.8082, -77.8125 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 168 |
Population and income in 16851
| Population | 974 · lower than 64% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 525 · higher than 63% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.4 years · lower than 87% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 72% / 28% |
| Median household income | $100,768 · higher than 85% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,583 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 44% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $420,400 · higher than 92% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,164 a month |
| Housing units | 422 |
| Households | 371 (2.63 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 1.86 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 16851. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 16851
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16801 | State College, PA | 2.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 16827 | Boalsburg, PA | 2.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 16802 | University Park, PA | 2.7 mi W | Standard |
| 16804 | State College, PA | 2.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 16805 | State College, PA | 2.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 16803 | State College, PA | 4.2 mi W | Standard |
| 16868 | Pine Grove Mills, PA | 6.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 16823 | Bellefonte, PA | 6.5 mi N | Standard |
| 16828 | Centre Hall, PA | 7.3 mi E | Standard |
| 16835 | Fleming, PA | 7.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 16844 | Julian, PA | 8.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 16853 | Milesburg, PA | 9.3 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 16851 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 16851
PO BOX 123
LEMONT PA 16851
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (16851-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 16851?
- 16851 is a Lemont, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 16851 in?
- ZIP code 16851 is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 16851 in?
- 16851 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 16851?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 16851 use area codes 582 and 814.
- What is the population of ZIP code 16851?
- About 974 people live in ZIP code 16851, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 16851?
- The median household income in 16851 is $100,768 a year, higher than 85% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 16851 for a street address?
- No. 16851 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Lemont use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 16851?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 16851 are 16801 (State College, 2.3 miles), 16827 (Boalsburg, 2.5 miles), 16802 (University Park, 2.7 miles) and 16804 (State College, 2.7 miles).