ZIP Code 16938

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Morris · Tioga County · Pennsylvania

Population
747

3/sq mi

Median income
$75,000

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$182,100

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.2%

Median age 50.9

Land area
276.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 16938 in Morris, Pennsylvania has a population of 747. The median household income is $75,000, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $182,100, 35% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16938 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 276.7 square miles in Morris, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 747 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 16938 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16938 sits at $75,000 (4% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,098. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $182,100 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $858 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16938 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tioga County, so you can benchmark 16938 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 16938

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16938.

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 16938, Morris, 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

747

Population

276.7

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 16938?

50.9

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$75,000

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$40,098

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

883

Total Housing Units

368

Occupied Units

515

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$182,100

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$858

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 16938, employing approximately 121 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,165,000.

14

Businesses

121

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 28.6%
Construction 3 21.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 21.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 21.4%

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 16938 vs 17727 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17727 Cedar Run, PA 72 7.8 mi
17723 Cammal, PA 34 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16938 in?
ZIP code 16938 (Morris) 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 16938?
ZIP code 16938 in Morris, PA has a population of 747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16938?
The median household income in ZIP 16938 is $75,000, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16938?
The median home value in ZIP 16938 is $182,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16938?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16938 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16938?
ZIP code 16938 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16938?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16938 are: Accommodation and food services (4), Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16938?
In ZIP code 16938, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 16938?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16938 is 25.1 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 16938?
In ZIP code 16938, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16938?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16938 is 6.9% 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 Morris, 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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