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 Moderate-density area
- $67,146
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wellsboro pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16901 (Wellsboro, PA) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,891. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 3.4%. Median home value is $237,100 (4% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $900; 76.9% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tioga County, so 16901 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 16901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellsboro, PA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$37,891
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16901 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Wellsboro, 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)
$67,146 41st percentile higher than 41% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,502housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16901, 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 (10,243 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 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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