16917 ZIP Code — Covington, PA

Tioga County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16917 is located in Covington, Pennsylvania, within Tioga County. It covers approximately 51.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 16917

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 $157,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,870. 44% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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 a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 16917 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,223

population

51.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Covington	Acceptable
Covington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16912 Blossburg (6.3 mi) 16933 Mansfield (7.2 mi) 16932 Mainesburg (8.2 mi) 17724 Canton (10.8 mi) 16946 Tioga (12.7 mi) 16930 Liberty (13 mi) 16901 Wellsboro (13.9 mi) 17765 Roaring Branch (15.7 mi) 16935 Middlebury Center (16.2 mi) 16936 Millerton (16.7 mi) 16929 Lawrenceville (16.8 mi) 16914 Columbia Cross Roads (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,223
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	51.97 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.7287
Longitude	-77.0951
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	48.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,223

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$65,870

Median household income

$33,184

Per capita income

$157,200

Median home value

$830

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

628

Housing units

19.9%

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	215	17.6%
18 and over	1,008	82.4%
65 and over	312	25.5%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,193	95.9%
Two or more races	27	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.7%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	48.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$65,870

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,200
Median rent / month	$830
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	25.6%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.8%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Fuel oil	4.9%
Wood	15.3%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	88	15.9%
Male householder, no spouse	118	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	110	19.9%
Households with children under 18	110	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	40.1%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	22.9%
Married	49.0%	48.2%
Separated	0.6%	4.3%
Widowed	5.3%	11.5%
Divorced	13.9%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	8.2%
Kindergarten	13	6.7%
Elementary school	83	42.6%
High school	76	39.0%
College / grad school	7	3.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Retail trade 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Construction 5.1%

Professional & management 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 22.8%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	125	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	14.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,185	96.9%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,216	99.4%
Born in same state	1,204	98.4%
Born in different state	908	74.2%
Foreign born	12	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.6%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	181	14.8%
French	148	12.1%
Arab	139	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	1.1%
Irish	4	0.3%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16917

What city is ZIP code 16917 in?

ZIP code 16917 is primarily assigned to Covington, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16917 in?

ZIP code 16917 falls within Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16917 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 16917 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 16917 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 16917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16917 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 16917 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16917?

The median home value in ZIP code 16917 is $157,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 16917 in?

ZIP code 16917 observes the EST timezone.