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Tioga County
Blossburg, PA
16912
16912 ZIP Code — Blossburg, PA
Tioga County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16912 is located in
Blossburg ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Tioga County .
It covers approximately 22.23 square miles and serves a population of
2,607 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 16912
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $67,125. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 16912 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,607
Population density
117 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
117
Geography
Land area
22.23 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
41.6384
Longitude
-77.1146
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.3%
48.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
38.1%
31.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
20.0%
18.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.2%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$67,125
Median household income
$138,000
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 754 28.9% 18 and over 1,853 71.1% 65 and over 277 10.6% Median age 34.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.4%
Group Count % White 2,456 93.3% Asian 63 2.4% Two or more races 44 1.7% Black or African American 36 1.4% Hispanic or Latino 24 0.9% Other race 8 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.3%
48.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
38.1%
31.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
20.0%
18.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.2%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 5.5% $15k–$25k 7.2% $25k–$35k 8.1% $35k–$50k 9.2% $50k–$75k 18.5% $75k–$100k 18.3% $100k–$150k 21.4% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 5.7% Median income $67,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $138,000 Median rent / month $929 Owner occupied 73.7% Renter occupied 26.3% Vacant 19.2% Single-family detached 74.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.5% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 3.12
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.7% 2000–2009 5.2% 1990–1999 5.5% 1980–1989 5.6% 1970–1979 7.1% 1960–1969 8.9% 1950–1959 4.8% 1940–1949 7.0% 1939 or earlier 53.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 7.5% 2 bedrooms 16.1% 3 bedrooms 50.6% 4 bedrooms 19.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.3% 1 vehicle 25.0% 2 vehicles 41.9% 3 or more 26.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 77.6% Electricity 12.0% Fuel oil 1.1% Wood 7.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 533 62.3% Cohabiting couple 37 4.3% Male householder, no spouse 120 14.0% Female householder, no spouse 166 19.4% Households with children under 18 400 46.7% Households with seniors (65+) 191 22.3% Average household size 3.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.2% 25.6% Married 58.5% 56.5% Separated 1.8% 2.0% Widowed 3.5% 8.0% Divorced 4.9% 7.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.8% Bachelor's or higher 25.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 69 8.7% Kindergarten 18 2.3% Elementary school 400 50.4% High school 244 30.7% College / grad school 63 7.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Professional & management
8.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.9% Service 19.8% Sales & office 19.0% Natural resources & construction 11.8% Production & transportation 16.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.4% Government 13.0% Self-employed 8.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.7% Carpool 6.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.5% Work from home 4.4% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 25.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
40.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.1% Retirement income 20.3% Supplemental Security 3.5% Cash public assistance 3.0% Food stamps / SNAP 17.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.4% High blood pressure 34.3% High cholesterol 33.1% Diabetes 10.7% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.9% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 24.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 15.1% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.6% Visited dentist 62.0% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 16.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 177 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 13.9% Under 18 5.4% 18–64 years 13.1% 65 and over 41.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.3% Public insurance 36.0% No insurance 3.8% Uninsured under 19 1.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,456 94.2% Spanish 18 0.7% Other Indo-European 1 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 17 0.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,519 96.6% Born in same state 2,510 96.3% Born in different state 2,074 79.6% Foreign born 9 0.3% Naturalized citizen 88 3.4% Not a US citizen 54 61.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 629 24.1% Italian 418 16% French 239 9.2% English 41 1.6%
Ancestry Count % Irish 7 0.3% Norwegian 4 0.2% Polish 3 0.1% Dutch 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.8% Internet access 92.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16912
What city is ZIP code 16912 in?
ZIP code 16912 is primarily assigned to Blossburg, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16912 in?
ZIP code 16912 falls within Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16912?
The median home value in ZIP code 16912 is $138,000.
Does ZIP code 16912 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 16912 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 16912?
ZIP code 16912 has an estimated population of 2,607 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 16912?
The median household income in ZIP code 16912 is $67,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 16912 in?
ZIP code 16912 observes the EST timezone.
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