16920 ZIP Code — Elkland, PA

Tioga County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16920 is located in Elkland, Pennsylvania, within Tioga County. It covers approximately 9.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,844 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16920

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $57,375. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16920 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,844

population

9.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16920 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elkland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16942 Osceola (4.5 mi) 16935 Middlebury Center (5.8 mi) 16928 Knoxville (7.3 mi) 16929 Lawrenceville (8.6 mi) 14801 Addison (8.9 mi) 16946 Tioga (9.2 mi) 14898 Woodhull (9.3 mi) 14858 Lindley (10.3 mi) 16950 Westfield (13.9 mi) 14885 Troupsburg (14.3 mi) 14820 Cameron Mills (15.2 mi) 14870 Painted Post (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,844
Population density	194 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	9.51 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.9808
Longitude	-77.2973
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	47.8%	48.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,844

Population

194

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$57,375

Median household income

$31,675

Per capita income

$131,600

Median home value

$696

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

684

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

118

35–44

110

108

45–54

122

55–59

60–64

115

65–74

130

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	372	20.2%
18 and over	1,472	79.8%
65 and over	463	25.1%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,795	97.2%
Two or more races	38	2.1%
Black or African American	7	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	48.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$57,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 28.0%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,600
Median rent / month	$696
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	8.7%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	38.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.9%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	341	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	63	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	151	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	210	27.5%
Households with children under 18	192	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	305	39.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	22.3%
Married	48.8%	49.8%
Separated	0.4%	6.2%
Widowed	4.1%	11.0%
Divorced	14.7%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	9.0%
Kindergarten	12	4.2%
Elementary school	135	46.9%
High school	82	28.5%
College / grad school	33	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.2%

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Retail trade 12.0%

Construction 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Professional & management 4.1%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Other services 0.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 21.0%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 31.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,700	92.2%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,836	99.6%
Born in same state	1,836	99.6%
Born in different state	1,265	68.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	12.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	386	20.9%
French	166	9%
Italian	137	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	1.4%
Polish	9	0.5%
Irish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16920

What city is ZIP code 16920 in?

ZIP code 16920 is primarily assigned to Elkland, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16920 in?

ZIP code 16920 falls within Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16920 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 16920 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 16920 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 16920 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16920 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 16920 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16920?

The median home value in ZIP code 16920 is $131,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 16920 in?

ZIP code 16920 observes the EST timezone.