Centre County GIS Maps
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Centre County, Pennsylvania, has 158,172 residents and covers 1,109.9 square miles. The population grew 2.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Centre County is 42027.
State College is the county's largest population center. Centre County also includes 31 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 59 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Centre County Trends
- Population
- 158,172▴
- Median Home Value
- $308,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 18,720▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Centre County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Centre County Population
Centre County had 158,172 residents in 2020. That was 2.7% higher than in 2010. Centre County added 22,412 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. State College is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 26% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 143 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include State College, Bellefonte and State College.
Population Trend in Centre County PA
Centre County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Centre County Zip Codes
Centre County has 31 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include State College (16801), Bellefonte (16823) and State College (16803). State College is the largest zip by population, with about 42,446 residents or 27% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 61% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Centre County PA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16801 | State College | 42,446 | ▾ -0.9% |
| 16823 | Bellefonte | 29,345 | ▴ 10.2% |
| 16803 | State College | 24,751 | ▴ 4.5% |
| 16802 | State College | 12,977 | ▴ 1.7% |
| 16866 | Philipsburg | 9,850 | ▾ -0.3% |
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Centre County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Centre County Demographics
Centre County has a median age of 33.8, which makes the county a little younger than Pennsylvania overall. About 14.8% of residents are under 18, while 15.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 46.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.5%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Centre County PA
Median Age
33.8
Under 18
14.8%
Age 65+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
46.5%
Centre County School Districts
Centre County is served by 7 public school districts with 18,720 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are State College Area, Keystone Central and Bellefonte Area. Those three districts account for about 68% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Centre County PA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College Area School District | 6,799 | 36.3% | ▴ 1.3% |
| Keystone Central School District | 3,324 | 17.8% | ▾ -1.5% |
| Bellefonte Area School District | 2,579 | 13.8% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Tyrone Area School District | 1,674 | 8.9% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District | 1,591 | 8.5% | ▴ 1% |
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Centre County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Centre County Housing & Real Estate
Centre County has a median home value of $308,100 and a median gross rent of $1,181. About 62% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Pennsylvania median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $449,450 and homes spent about 41 days on the market.
Centre County Housing Mix
Centre County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Centre County Housing Trends
Centre County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Centre County, PA
Centre County has 6,294 business listings across 746 categories. The largest categories in Centre County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (161, 2.6%), Landmark And Historical Building (119, 1.9%), and College University (117, 1.9%). The full Centre County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Centre County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Centre County, PA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 161 | 2.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 119 | 1.9% |
| College University | 117 | 1.9% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 91 | 1.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 89 | 1.4% |
| Campus Building | 87 | 1.4% |
| Contractors | 72 | 1.1% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 71 | 1.1% |
| ATMs | 66 | 1.0% |
| Accommodation | 65 | 1.0% |
Centre County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Institute | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Port Matilda |
| Penn State University Park Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | University Park |
| The Yards at Old State | Accommodation | State College |
| The Ronan Group | Accountant | State College |
| Nittany Lion Softball Park | Active Life | University Park |
| Matt Beigle Acupuncture and Wellness | Acupuncture | Pine Grove Mills |
| Rebelz Club | Adult Entertainment | Moshannon |
| Braden Social | Advertising Agency | Bellefonte |
| Phospholutions | Agricultural Service | College Twp |
| Organic Happy Valley Hemp | Agriculture | Patton Twp |
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Centre County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Centre County Basemaps
Centre County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Centre County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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