Altoona, PA 16602

Population 29,941

16602 is zip code located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The population is 29,941, making 16602 the 2nd largest zipcode in Altoona and the 2nd largest in Blair County.

There are 8 public schools in 16602 with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Altoona is moderate , and there are 41 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 16602. Unemployment in 16602 is very high.

Zip codes within Altoona include 16601 and 16603.

Altoona Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

15.29% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

1.11% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

75 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 5.5%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

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Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in 16602, PA and 12 private schools. Homefacts rates 16602's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
12 Private Schools

Altoona Central Catholic School

Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

Faith Tabernacle School

Great Commission Schools

Harbor House Center Early Academics

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    8.2%
  • Rented
    30.6%
  • Owned
    61.2%

4 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Altoona, PA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Altoona, PA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from PA 16602
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $570
  • 1 Bedroom: $690
  • 2 Bedrooms: $850
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,150

Zip Codes

16601 16602 16603

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

75 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    Altoona, PA has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Altoona, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Altoona, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 27.25°
  • February 29.9°
  • March 40.2°
  • April 51.4°
  • May 60°
  • June 68.51°
  • July 72.75°
  • August 69.84°
  • September 63.4°
  • October 52.22°
  • November 39.7°
  • December 29.45°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Altoona, PA

Earthquakes
Altoona, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Altoona, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Altoona, PA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Altoona, PA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 16602: $37,906

Unemployment

Unemployment in Altoona is 5.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.37%
White Collar - 55.63%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Bill Shuster

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

9 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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