16901 ZIP Code
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16901 |
| City/Town: | Wellsboro |
| County: | Tioga |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,651 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,035 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,603 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,513 |
| Median Home Value: | $202,300 |
| Land Area: | 230.4 sq miles
596.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7348, -77.3158 |
Population Information (16901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,651 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,280 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,371 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 403 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 670 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 528 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 454 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 532 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,092 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,349 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,073 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 820 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 816 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,665 | 15.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 806 | 7.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 443 | 4.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $202,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $822 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,513 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,455 | 80.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,058 | 19.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,371 | 75.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,084 | 24.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,064 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 153 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 479 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,327 | 41.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,204 | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 702 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,269 | 15.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 930 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,035 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,414 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,864 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,603 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,791 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,627 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 164 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,164 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,417 | 73.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 714 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 494 | 10.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,270 | 96.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 83 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 25 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 83 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 170 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 170 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 178 | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 33 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 134 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 138 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 132 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 401 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 462 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 558 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,003 | 22.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 608 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 682 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 260 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 211 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,424 | 74.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 389 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 304 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 45 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 395 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 149 | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 184 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 460 | 9.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 104 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 586 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 299 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 48 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 275 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 487 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,126 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 522 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 151 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 236 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (16901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,629 | 90.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,198 | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,904 | 46.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 703 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,969 | 66.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,158 | 48.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,574 | 35.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 202 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 68 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 417 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,925 | 71.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 72 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 182 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 244 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 38 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 16 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 137 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 881 | 16.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 327 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 542 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 804 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 640 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 601 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 227 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 357 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 257 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,758 | 31.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 62 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 380 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,163 | 21.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,772 | 50.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 909 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 227 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,271 | 73.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 243 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 291 | 6.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 158 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 73 | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 380 | 8.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 329 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,348 | 30.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,836 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 942 | 21.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 203 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 404 | 12.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 404 | 12.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 650 | 19.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 913 | 27.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 636 | 18.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 134 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,487 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $563 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $822 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (16901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,455 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,197 | 49.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 651 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 900 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,093 | 24.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 972 | 21.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,940 | 43.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,394 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,126 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,428 | 55.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 160 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 543 | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 951 | 21.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,044 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 174 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 111 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 932 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 428 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 399 | 19.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,758 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,035 | 11.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,332 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,624 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 135 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 776 | 47.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 713 | 43.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,282 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,294 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 840 | 64.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 431 | 33.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 195 | 15.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 23 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,351 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 101 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 300 | 297.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 300 | 297.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 300 | 297.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 183 | 181.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 47 | 46.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 34.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,248 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,852 | 96.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 396 | 3.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 125 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 138 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 133 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,455 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,952 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
Wellsboro, PA16901