CBSA 44300State College, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area
CBSA Code:
44300
States:
PA
Principal Cities:
OSCEOLA MILLS, SANDY RIDGE, TYRONE
Total ZIP Codes:
36
Avg Residential Share:
76.2%
Counties:
1

ZIP Code Distribution

Business-Heavy10(28%)<50% residential
Mixed Use0(0%)50-80% residential
Residential26(72%)>80% residential

About State College, PA

The State College, PA is a Metropolitan Statistical Area designated by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. This CBSA (Core Based Statistical Area) encompasses 36 ZIP codes across PA. The principal cities are OSCEOLA MILLS, SANDY RIDGE, TYRONE.

Metropolitan Statistical Areas have at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties.

Counties in State College, PA

, PA

36 ZIPs76% res

ZIP Codes in State College, PA

This CBSA contains 36 ZIP codes across 1 state(s).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CBSA?

A Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) is a U.S. geographic area defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that consists of one or more counties anchored by an urban center of at least 10,000 people plus adjacent counties that are socioeconomically tied to the urban center by commuting.

How are CBSAs defined?

CBSAs are defined based on commuting patterns and economic integration. The OMB updates these definitions every 10 years based on Census data, with minor updates in between.

Can a ZIP code be in multiple CBSAs?

While ZIP codes are assigned to a single primary CBSA, some ZIPs do span CBSA boundaries. In these cases, the assignment is based on where the majority of addresses are located.

Data source: HUD-USPS ZIP Code Crosswalk (Q2 2024) and U.S. Census Bureau CBSA Delineations (2023)