Shinglehouse, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16748
Potter County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,997
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shinglehouse pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16748 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16748 covers 267.6 square miles in Shinglehouse, Potter County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,997 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16748 reports a modest median household income of $61,250 (21% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,399. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,000 (54% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $745; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Potter County, so 16748 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 16748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shinglehouse, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16748.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16748, Shinglehouse, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,997
Population
267.6
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16748?
44.7
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,250
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$30,399
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16748 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Shinglehouse, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,250 28th percentile higher than 28% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,617housing units
1,617
Total Housing Units
1,181
Occupied Units
436
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,000
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$745
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 16748, employing approximately 399 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,019,000.
37
Businesses
399
Employees
$22.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 24.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 16.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 16748 vs 14715 →
ZIP 16748 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16748
Shinglehouse (16748)
2,997 residents
- 14715
Bolivar (14715)
2,747 residents
- 14754 667
Little Genesee (14754)
667 residents
- 16750 417
Turtlepoint (16750)
417 residents
- 14707 239
Allentown (14707)
239 residents
- 14721 230
Ceres (14721)
230 residents
- 14708 183
Alma (14708)
183 residents
- 14774 151
Richburg (14774)
151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16748 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16748 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16750
Turtlepoint (16750)
$122,689 median income
- 14708
Alma (14708)
$69,286 median income
- 14754
Little Genesee (14754)
$62,750 median income
- 16748
Shinglehouse (16748)
$61,250 median income
- 14715
Bolivar (14715)
$55,640 median income
- 14707 $46,250
Allentown (14707)
$46,250 median income
- 14721 $40,250
Ceres (14721)
$40,250 median income
- 14774 $39,250
Richburg (14774)
$39,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16748 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16748, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,997 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16748 in?
ZIP code 16748 (Shinglehouse) is located in Potter County, Pennsylvania. Potter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/potter-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16748?
ZIP code 16748 in Shinglehouse, PA has a population of 2,997 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16748?
The median household income in ZIP 16748 is $61,250, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16748?
The median home value in ZIP 16748 is $104,000, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16748 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16748?
ZIP code 16748 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 399 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16748 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16748?
In ZIP code 16748, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 16748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16748 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16748?
In ZIP code 16748, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16748 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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