ZIP Code 16940

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Nelson · Tioga County · Pennsylvania

Population
302

50/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 51.1

Land area
6.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16940 in Nelson, Pennsylvania has a population of 302. 0

ZIP code 16940 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.1 square miles in Nelson, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 302 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 16940 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16940 sits at , while per-capita income is $35,984. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16940 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tioga County, so you can benchmark 16940 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 16940, Nelson, 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

302

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16940?

51.1

Median Age

36.8%

Male

63.2%

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?

$35,984

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5

Total Housing Units

5

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 16940, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $250,000.

3

Businesses

7

Employees

$250K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16940 vs 16920 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16920 Elkland, PA 2,006 2.6 mi
16929 Lawrenceville, PA 2,320 4.7 mi
16942 Osceola, PA 847 6.1 mi
14858 Lindley, NY 1,598 6.1 mi
14801 Addison, NY 5,475 8.1 mi
16946 Tioga, PA 2,484 7.4 mi
16935 Middlebury Center, PA 1,256 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16940 in?
ZIP code 16940 (Nelson) 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 16940?
ZIP code 16940 in Nelson, PA has a population of 302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16940?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16940 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16940?
ZIP code 16940 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Nelson, 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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