ZIP Code 16720

ZIP code 16720 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 773.3 square miles in Austin, Potter County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,392 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16720 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16720 sits at $49,479 (36% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,038. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $99,900 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $800 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16720 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 16720 sits relative to Pennsylvania and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →