16720 ZIP Code — Austin, PA

Potter County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16720 is located in Austin, Pennsylvania, within Potter County. It covers approximately 269.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16720

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,009. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 16720 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,237

population

269.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Austin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16915 Coudersport (12.8 mi) 16746 Roulette (13.3 mi) 15834 Emporium (14.9 mi) 16922 Galeton (15.5 mi) 15861 Sinnamahoning (15.7 mi) 17729 Cross Fork (16 mi) 16743 Port Allegany (18.4 mi) 17778 Westport (18.7 mi) 15832 Driftwood (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,237
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	269.27 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	41.5939
Longitude	-78.0152
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	51.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,237

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$49,009

Median household income

$27,377

Per capita income

$88,800

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

2,035

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	287	23.2%
18 and over	950	76.8%
65 and over	309	25.0%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,209	96.3%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.4%
Two or more races	18	1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.4%
Other race	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	51.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$49,009

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 37.1%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,800
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	76.2%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.3%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	24.7%
2 bedrooms	37.8%
3 bedrooms	26.5%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	15.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.2%
Electricity	2.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	10.7%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	255	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	109	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	112	22.3%
Households with children under 18	124	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	219	43.5%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	18.6%
Married	53.8%	53.6%
Separated	3.9%	4.5%
Widowed	3.5%	15.3%
Divorced	15.6%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 52.8%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.7%
Kindergarten	29	10.6%
Elementary school	140	51.1%
High school	66	24.1%
College / grad school	37	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.4%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Public administration 10.4%

Construction 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Retail trade 5.6%

Information 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Other services 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Professional & management 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	31.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 23.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.7%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	21.5%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,182	95.6%
Spanish	9	0.8%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,224	98.9%
Born in same state	1,217	98.4%
Born in different state	1,080	87.3%
Foreign born	7	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.1%
Not a US citizen	4	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	126	10.2%
Arab	125	10.1%
Italian	124	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.8%
Irish	7	0.6%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	84.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16720

What city is ZIP code 16720 in?

ZIP code 16720 is primarily assigned to Austin, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16720 in?

ZIP code 16720 falls within Potter County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16720 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 16720 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16720?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 16720 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 16720 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16720 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 16720 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 16720 in?

ZIP code 16720 observes the EST timezone.