| ZIP Code | 16901 |
|---|---|
| City | Wellsboro |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Tioga County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,906 ft |
| Latitude | 41.734791 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.315756 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42117 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 58 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,750 (37.3%) |
| Some College | 803 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 862 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 738 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,167 (29.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,003 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,500 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $863/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,360 |
| Vacant Units | 1,006 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,360 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,006 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 16901 is located in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, within Tioga County. With a population of 10,416, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.4 years. Economically, 16901 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,003 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 16901 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $210,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $863 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 16901 is primarily White (95.35%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 16901 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 16901 in Wellsboro, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,416 residents, a median household income of $66,003, and a median home value of $210,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.