Pennsylvania State Route 192, 2009
Rebersburg’s story
198 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 4 maps from 1941 on.
- 1828Rebersburg is settled
RebersburgPA
Population
583
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$271K
+0.7% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
45.4
years
Jobs based here
84
A commuter town
Is Rebersburg a good place to live?
4.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Rebersburg, below both the Pennsylvania town median (29%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Rebersburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Rebersburg stand out
Where Rebersburg beats most towns.
Small town
583 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Rebersburg: who provides what
Rebersburg is unincorporated, so Centre County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMiles Twp Water Auth EastNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCentre CountyCentre County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCentre County Board of ElectionsCentre County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2025
ZIP code1687216872 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rebersburg.
Work & commute
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, fewer of Rebersburg’s residents live below the poverty line
Half the trips to work are shorter than 22 miles. Jobs based in Rebersburg grew to 84 in 2023, 41 more than in 2013. Only 4% of working residents stay in Rebersburg for work; the rest commute out. The top destinations are Miles Township (18%), College Township (14%) and Ferguson Township (6%).
4%work in town
| Rebersburg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.4% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Rebersburg4%
Miles Township18%
College Township14%
Ferguson Township6%
State College5%
22 mi
median commute distance
84
jobs based in Rebersburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Rebersburg, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 81°; in January, nights fall to 18°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a winter.
35″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring37–58°
Summer58–79°
Fall42–60°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Rebersburg is
In Rebersburg, 33% of adults have high blood pressure. Two figures for adults in the town: 20% binge drink, 19% report frequent mental distress.
| Rebersburg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 23% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better17 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Rebersburg | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 28.6% | 14.5% |
| More uninsured adults | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 7.7% |
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
20.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Rebersburg faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in three fifths of U.S. communities. 83% of Rebersburg’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hurricanes at 6%.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Zillow puts the typical Rebersburg home at about $271K
The midpoint rent here in Rebersburg is $1,204 a month. Among households in the town, 73% live in a home they own.
$271KZillow home value
| Rebersburg | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 73% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,204 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Rebersburg$271K
Pennsylvania$287K
+0.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rebersburg
16pages on Rebersburg
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rebersburg; the nearest are
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and TechnologyCommunity college · Public · Pleasant Gap16.1 miPennsylvania State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · University Park24.1 mi$20,644 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Rebersburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Rebersburg for work
Where Rebersburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
84jobs based in Rebersburg
4%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Rebersburg
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Rebersburg is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. Rebersburg is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 494 at the 2010 census and includes many Amish in the area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,290 ft
- ZIP code
- 16872
Questions about Rebersburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rebersburg, PA a good place to live?
Rebersburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.