ZIP Code 16928

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Knoxville · Tioga County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,387

16/sq mi

Median income
$69,155

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$120,800

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.2%

Median age 44.4

Land area
89.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 16928 in Knoxville, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,387. The median household income is $69,155, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $120,800, 57% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16928 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.5 square miles in Knoxville, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,387 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 16928 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16928 sits at $69,155 (11% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,914. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $120,800 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,014 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16928 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tioga County, so you can benchmark 16928 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 16928

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16928.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16928, Knoxville, 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

1,387

Population

89.5

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16928?

44.4

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$69,155

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$33,914

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

37.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

665

Total Housing Units

569

Occupied Units

96

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$120,800

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,014

Median Rent

1945

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 16928, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,925,000.

25

Businesses

156

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 16.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 16.0%
Construction 3 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.0%
Information 3 12.0%

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 16928 vs 16942 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16942 Osceola, PA 847 4.3 mi
14898 Woodhull, NY 1,734 7.2 mi
16950 Westfield, PA 3,378 6.2 mi
16920 Elkland, PA 2,006 7.8 mi
16935 Middlebury Center, PA 1,256 8.7 mi
14885 Troupsburg, NY 873 9.5 mi
14801 Addison, NY 5,475 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16928 in?
ZIP code 16928 (Knoxville) 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 16928?
ZIP code 16928 in Knoxville, PA has a population of 1,387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16928?
The median household income in ZIP 16928 is $69,155, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16928?
The median home value in ZIP 16928 is $120,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16928?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16928 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16928?
ZIP code 16928 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16928?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16928 are: Wholesale trade (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16928?
In ZIP code 16928, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 16928?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16928 is 37.1 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 16928?
In ZIP code 16928, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16928?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16928 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Knoxville, PA

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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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