PlainZIP

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
$67,063
Median income
$158,800
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th 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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,663. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.5%. Median home value sits at $158,800 (30% below the state average), median rent at $933 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16922, plus 6 more within Potter County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 16922

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Galeton, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16922.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 16922?

54.9

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$35,663

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16922 ranks nationally

Galeton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,063 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,913

Total Housing Units

767

Occupied Units

1,146

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$158,800

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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

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Pop: 1,634
16923 standard
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Pop: 1,265

Related Areas

Potter County Galeton, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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