16921 ZIP Code — Gaines, PA

Tioga County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16921 is located in Gaines, Pennsylvania, within Tioga County. It covers approximately 84.67 square miles and serves a population of 651 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 16921

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 $165,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,417. 66% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 16921 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

651

population

84.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gaines	Acceptable
Gaines	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16901 Wellsboro (9 mi) 16922 Galeton (11.5 mi) 16943 Sabinsville (11.9 mi) 17727 Cedar Run (12.4 mi) 17769 Slate Run (14.2 mi) 16938 Morris (14.3 mi) 17723 Cammal (16.3 mi) 16948 Ulysses (16.3 mi) 16950 Westfield (16.8 mi) 17729 Cross Fork (17.9 mi) 16935 Middlebury Center (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	651
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	84.67 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.6764
Longitude	-77.5221
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	76.6%	48.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	13.7%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

651

Population

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$45,417

Median household income

$26,158

Per capita income

$165,700

Median home value

$742

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

711

Housing units

10.4%

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	108	16.6%
18 and over	543	83.4%
65 and over	172	26.4%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	647	99.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.6%	48.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	13.7%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 22.4%

$50k–$75k 26.3%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	22.4%
$50k–$75k	26.3%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$45,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 24.6%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,700
Median rent / month	$742
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	62.0%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	27.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	18.0%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	55.5%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.5%
Electricity	2.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	55	19.6%
Male householder, no spouse	36	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	50	17.8%
Households with children under 18	46	16.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	47.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	26.0%
Married	58.1%	52.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	6.4%	9.7%
Divorced	11.7%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 52.7%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	5.1%
Kindergarten	3	3.1%
Elementary school	57	58.2%
High school	20	20.4%
College / grad school	13	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.0%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Construction 8.2%

Retail trade 7.8%

Professional & management 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	32.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 38.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.2%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	620	95.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	647	99.4%
Born in same state	647	99.4%
Born in different state	528	81.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	226	34.7%
Italian	68	10.4%
French	32	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	0.6%
English	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16921

What city is ZIP code 16921 in?

ZIP code 16921 is primarily assigned to Gaines, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16921 in?

ZIP code 16921 falls within Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16921 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 16921 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16921 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 16921 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 16921 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 16921 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16921?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 16921 in?

ZIP code 16921 observes the EST timezone.