ZIP code 16853
Where is ZIP code 16853?
Milesburg, Pennsylvania
Centre County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 16853 belongs to Milesburg, Pennsylvania in Centre County. 16853 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Milesburg post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 582 and 814. About 242 people live in the 16853 area. The closest ZIP codes are 16864 (Orviston, 2.5 mi northeast), 16823 (Bellefonte, 3.1 mi south) and 16835 (Fleming, 5.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 16853 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Milesburg |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Centre County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 582, 814 |
| Coordinates | 40.9417, -77.785 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 168 |
Population and income in 16853
| Population | 242 · lower than 85% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,175 · higher than 76% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.1 years · higher than 86% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 38% / 62% |
| Income per person | $36,666 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $184,000 · lower than 55% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,358 a month |
| Housing units | 130 |
| Households | 130 (1.86 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 0.21 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 16853. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 16853
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16864 | Orviston, PA | 2.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 16823 | Bellefonte, PA | 3.1 mi S | Standard |
| 16835 | Fleming, PA | 5.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 16856 | Mingoville, PA | 7.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 16841 | Howard, PA | 8.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 16844 | Julian, PA | 8.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 16851 | Lemont, PA | 9.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 16828 | Centre Hall, PA | 9.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 16802 | University Park, PA | 10.6 mi S | Standard |
| 16803 | State College, PA | 10.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 16801 | State College, PA | 10.9 mi S | Standard |
| 16874 | Snow Shoe, PA | 11 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 16853 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 16853
PO BOX 123
MILESBURG PA 16853
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (16853-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 16853?
- 16853 is a Milesburg, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 16853 in?
- ZIP code 16853 is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 16853 in?
- 16853 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 16853?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 16853 use area codes 582 and 814.
- What is the population of ZIP code 16853?
- About 242 people live in ZIP code 16853, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 16853 for a street address?
- No. 16853 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Milesburg use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 16853?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 16853 are 16864 (Orviston, 2.5 miles), 16823 (Bellefonte, 3.1 miles), 16835 (Fleming, 5.4 miles) and 16856 (Mingoville, 7.7 miles).