ZIP Code 16921

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Gaines · Tioga County · Pennsylvania

Population
475

3/sq mi

Median income
$52,969

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$189,100

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.1%

Median age 55

Land area
158.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16921 in Gaines, Pennsylvania has a population of 475. The median household income is $52,969, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $189,100, 32% below the US average. 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16921 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 158.3 square miles in Gaines, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 475 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 16921 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16921 sits at $52,969 (32% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,996. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $189,100 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $967 per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16921 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tioga County, so you can benchmark 16921 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 →

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 16921, Gaines, 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

475

Population

158.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16921?

55.0

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$52,969

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$28,996

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

739

Total Housing Units

280

Occupied Units

459

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$189,100

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$967

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 16921, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $630,000.

4

Businesses

14

Employees

$630K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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
16922 Galeton, PA 2,002 7.7 mi
16943 Sabinsville, PA 549 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16921 in?
ZIP code 16921 (Gaines) 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 16921?
ZIP code 16921 in Gaines, PA has a population of 475 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16921?
The median household income in ZIP 16921 is $52,969, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16921?
The median home value in ZIP 16921 is $189,100, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16921?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16921 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16921?
ZIP code 16921 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16921?
In ZIP code 16921, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16921?
In ZIP code 16921, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16921?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16921 is 16.4% 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 Gaines, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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