ZIP Code 16901
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Wellsboro · Tioga County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 10,243
- Median income
- $67,146
- Median home value
- $237,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.8%
- Land area
- 602.5 sq mi
17/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 52
New York
ZIP code 16901 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,243. The median household income is $67,146, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $237,100, 15% below the US average. 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 602.5 square miles in Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 10,243 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 16901 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16901 sits at $67,146 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,891. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $237,100 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $900 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tioga County, so you can benchmark 16901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 16901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16901, Wellsboro, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,243
Population
602.5
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16901?
52.0
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.4%
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?
$67,146
Median Household Income
-14% vs state
$37,891
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,502
Total Housing Units
4,440
Occupied Units
1,062
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,100
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$900
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 307 business establishments in ZIP 16901, employing approximately 3,640 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,461,000.
307
Businesses
3,640
Employees
$178.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 53 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 16 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.6% |
| Information | 8 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.0% |
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 16901 vs 16935 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16935 | Middlebury Center, PA | 1,256 | 9.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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