Troy, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16947
Bradford County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,818
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,872
- Median income Below-median income area
- $176,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Troy pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16947 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16947 covers 299.3 square miles in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,818 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16947 reports a modest median household income of $59,872 (23% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,078. The poverty rate is 20.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $176,200 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $701; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bradford County, so 16947 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 16947
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Troy, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16947.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction 11
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 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 16947, Troy, 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
4,818
Population
299.3
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16947?
41.8
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
3.8%
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?
$59,872
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$32,078
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16947 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Troy, 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)
$59,872 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
2,317housing units
2,317
Total Housing Units
1,743
Occupied Units
574
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,200
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$701
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 140 business establishments in ZIP 16947, employing approximately 1,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,273,000.
140
Businesses
1,471
Employees
$71.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 20.7% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 18.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 11 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 16947 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17724
Canton (17724)
5,424 residents
- 16947
Troy (16947)
4,818 residents
- 16914
Columbia Cross Roads (16914)
2,347 residents
- 16926 872
Granville Summit (16926)
872 residents
- 16932 734
Mainesburg (16932)
734 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16947 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16947 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16926
Granville Summit (16926)
$83,424 median income
- 16932
Mainesburg (16932)
$81,458 median income
- 16914
Columbia Cross Roads (16914)
$68,558 median income
- 16947
Troy (16947)
$59,872 median income
- 17724
Canton (17724)
$55,817 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16947 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16947, 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 (4,818 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 16947 in?
ZIP code 16947 (Troy) is located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Bradford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bradford-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16947?
ZIP code 16947 in Troy, PA has a population of 4,818 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16947?
The median household income in ZIP 16947 is $59,872, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16947?
The median home value in ZIP 16947 is $176,200, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16947?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16947 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16947?
ZIP code 16947 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 1,471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16947?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16947 are: Health care and social assistance (29), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16947?
In ZIP code 16947, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 16947?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16947 is 27.3 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 16947?
In ZIP code 16947, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16947?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16947 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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