ZIP code 16856
Where is ZIP code 16856?
Mingoville, Pennsylvania
Centre County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 16856 belongs to Mingoville, Pennsylvania in Centre County. 16856 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Mingoville post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 582 and 814. About 160 people live in the 16856 area. The closest ZIP codes are 16875 (Spring Mills, 6 mi southeast), 16841 (Howard, 6.5 mi north) and 16864 (Orviston, 7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 16856 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mingoville |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Centre County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 582, 814 |
| Coordinates | 40.9299, -77.6389 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 168 |
Population and income in 16856
| Population | 160 · lower than 90% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 530 · higher than 63% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 81.8 years · higher than 100% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 80% / 20% |
| Income per person | $53,048 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 70 |
| Households | 70 (2.29 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 46% / 54% |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 16856. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 16856
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16875 | Spring Mills, PA | 6 mi SE | Standard |
| 16841 | Howard, PA | 6.5 mi N | Standard |
| 16864 | Orviston, PA | 7 mi NW | Standard |
| 16823 | Bellefonte, PA | 7.4 mi W | Standard |
| 16828 | Centre Hall, PA | 7.5 mi S | Standard |
| 16852 | Madisonburg, PA | 7.5 mi E | Standard |
| 16853 | Milesburg, PA | 7.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 16848 | Lamar, PA | 8.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 16854 | Millheim, PA | 9 mi E | Standard |
| 16826 | Blanchard, PA | 9.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 16820 | Aaronsburg, PA | 9.8 mi E | Standard |
| 16822 | Beech Creek, PA | 11 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 16856 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 16856
PO BOX 123
MINGOVILLE PA 16856
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (16856-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 16856?
- 16856 is a Mingoville, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 16856 in?
- ZIP code 16856 is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 16856 in?
- 16856 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 16856?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 16856 use area codes 582 and 814.
- What is the population of ZIP code 16856?
- About 160 people live in ZIP code 16856, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 16856 for a street address?
- No. 16856 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Mingoville use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 16856?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 16856 are 16875 (Spring Mills, 6 miles), 16841 (Howard, 6.5 miles), 16864 (Orviston, 7 miles) and 16823 (Bellefonte, 7.4 miles).