Question 1

Is 16602 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 16602 in Altoona has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Altoona city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 16602 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 16602?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 16602 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 16602. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 16602 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Altoona. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 16602?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 16602 is approximately $139K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 16602 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 16602 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 16602 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 16602 has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100, placing it in the moderate range for Altoona. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 73/100, 16602 scores similarly to the middle tier of Altoona neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Altoona — ZIP 16602

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CS	KG–12	—	—	—
Kimmel Alternative School	07–12	—	—	—
Baker El Sch	KG–05	—	—	—
Pleasant Valley El Sch	KG–05	—	—	—
Altoona Area HS	06–12	—	—	—
Logan El Sch	KG–05	—	—	—
Altoona Area Jr HS	06–08	—	—	—
Penn-Lincoln El Sch	KG–05	—	—	—