ZIP Code 16901

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Wellsboro · Tioga County · Pennsylvania

Population
10,243

17/sq mi

Median income
$67,146

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$237,100

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.8%

Median age 52

Land area
602.5 sq mi

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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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16901?

52.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
16935 Middlebury Center, PA 1,256 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16901 in?
ZIP code 16901 (Wellsboro) is located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Tioga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tioga-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16901?
ZIP code 16901 in Wellsboro, PA has a population of 10,243 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16901?
The median household income in ZIP 16901 is $67,146, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16901?
The median home value in ZIP 16901 is $237,100, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16901 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16901?
ZIP code 16901 has 307 business establishments employing approximately 3,640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16901 are: Retail trade (53), Health care and social assistance (51), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16901?
In ZIP code 16901, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 16901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16901 is 19.9 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 16901?
In ZIP code 16901, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16901 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wellsboro, PA

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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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