PlainZIP

Wellsboro, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16901

Tioga County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,243
17/sq mi
$67,146
Median income
$237,100
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wellsboro pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,243 residents across 602.5 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16901 reports a modest median household income of $67,146 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,891. Local economic indicators show a 7.4% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $237,100 for a typical home value (4% above the state average), with rent averaging $900 a month; 76.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tioga County, letting you compare 16901 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 16901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellsboro, PA

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 16901 ranks nationally

Wellsboro, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,146 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16901 vs 16935 →

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

More ZIP Codes in Tioga County

16933 standard
Mansfield, PA
Pop: 7,488
16950 standard
Westfield, PA
Pop: 3,378
16946 standard
Tioga, PA
Pop: 2,484
16929 standard
Lawrenceville, PA
Pop: 2,320
16936 standard
Millerton, PA
Pop: 2,095
16920 standard
Elkland, PA
Pop: 2,006

Related Areas

Tioga County Wellsboro, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.