Question 1

Is 16801 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 16801 in State College has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the State College city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 16801 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 16801?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 16801 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 16801. 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, 16801 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in State College. 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 16801?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 16801 is approximately $412K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 16801 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 16801 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 16801 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 16801 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for State College. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 16801 scores similarly to the middle tier of State College 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.

State College — ZIP 16801

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Mount Nittany MS	06–08	—	—	—
Corl Street El Sch	KG–05	—	—	—
Easterly Parkway El Sch	KG–05	—	—	—
Spring Creek El Sch	KG–05	—	—	—
Mount Nittany El Sch	KG–05	—	—	—
State College Area HS	08–12	—	—	—
Centre Learning Community CS	05–08	—	—	—
Nittany Valley CS	KG–06	—	—	—
Young Scholars of Central PA CS	KG–08	—	—	—