City

Galeton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Potter County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,610Population
💰$62,321Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$160,700Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 1%Other: 2.2%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Black1.0%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate520 (46.5%)
Some College133 (11.9%)
Associates132 (11.8%)
Bachelors148 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree180 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad46.5%
Some College11.9%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,321 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$160,700 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$902/mo
Total Housing Units1,937
Vacant Units1,178

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Galeton, PA

Galeton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Potter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,610 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Galeton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,321 is below the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Galeton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $902 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galeton is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.84%).

Galeton, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Galeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16922 1,610 $62,321 $160,700 $902 1.8% 29.3% 75.5%