Galeton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16922
Potter County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,002
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,063
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Galeton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16922 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16922 covers 400.4 square miles in Galeton, Potter County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,002 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16922 reports a modest median household income of $67,063 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,663. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,800 (30% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $933; owner occupancy is 78.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Potter County, so 16922 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 16922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galeton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16922.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 16922, Galeton, 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
2,002
Population
400.4
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16922?
54.9
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$67,063
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$35,663
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16922 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Galeton, 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)
$67,063 40th percentile higher than 40% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,913housing units
1,913
Total Housing Units
767
Occupied Units
1,146
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,800
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$933
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 16922, employing approximately 370 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,409,000.
40
Businesses
370
Employees
$14.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 30.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 10.0% |
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 16922 vs 16921 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16921 | Gaines, PA | 475 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16922, 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 (2,002 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 16922 in?
ZIP code 16922 (Galeton) is located in Potter County, Pennsylvania. Potter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/potter-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16922?
ZIP code 16922 in Galeton, PA has a population of 2,002 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16922?
The median household income in ZIP 16922 is $67,063, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16922?
The median home value in ZIP 16922 is $158,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16922?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16922 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16922?
ZIP code 16922 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16922?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16922 are: Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (8), Manufacturing (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16922?
In ZIP code 16922, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 16922?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16922 is 32.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16922?
In ZIP code 16922, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16922?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16922 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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