16922 ZIP Code — Galeton, PA

Potter County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16922 is located in Galeton, Pennsylvania, within Potter County. It covers approximately 148.95 square miles and serves a population of 1,697 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16922

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 $131,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $55,357. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16922 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,697

population

148.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16922 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16922

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16922. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Galeton	Acceptable
Galeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16948 Ulysses (10.3 mi) 16915 Coudersport (11.4 mi) 16921 Gaines (11.5 mi) 16943 Sabinsville (13 mi) 17729 Cross Fork (14.7 mi) 16720 Austin (15.5 mi) 16923 Genesee (16.2 mi) 16950 Westfield (18.5 mi) 16927 Harrison Valley (18.6 mi) 17727 Cedar Run (18.6 mi) 16937 Mills (19.1 mi) 16941 Genesee (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,697
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	148.95 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.6910
Longitude	-77.7437
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	58.4%	51.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,697

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$55,357

Median household income

$31,021

Per capita income

$131,600

Median home value

$803

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,729

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

139

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	301	17.7%
18 and over	1,396	82.3%
65 and over	471	27.8%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,635	94.9%
Two or more races	37	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.5%
Black or African American	14	0.8%
Other race	11	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	51.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$55,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,600
Median rent / month	$803
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	60.3%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	30.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	16.4%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	18.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.6%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	349	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	48	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	153	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	220	28.6%
Households with children under 18	199	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	312	40.5%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	18.6%
Married	49.1%	49.9%
Separated	0.7%	2.5%
Widowed	4.8%	10.4%
Divorced	9.9%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.9%
Kindergarten	14	4.5%
Elementary school	133	43.2%
High school	104	33.8%
College / grad school	45	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Retail trade 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Professional & management 7.1%

Construction 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.5%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 29.8%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,634	96.3%
Spanish	18	1.1%
Other Indo-European	12	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,684	99.2%
Born in same state	1,667	98.2%
Born in different state	1,364	80.4%
Foreign born	17	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.8%
Not a US citizen	1	7.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	219	12.9%
Italian	192	11.3%
French	155	9.1%
Polish	9	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.4%
Irish	4	0.2%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16922

What city is ZIP code 16922 in?

ZIP code 16922 is primarily assigned to Galeton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16922 in?

ZIP code 16922 falls within Potter County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16922 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 16922 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 16922 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 16922 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16922?

17% of residents in ZIP code 16922 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16922?

The median home value in ZIP code 16922 is $131,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 16922 in?

ZIP code 16922 observes the EST timezone.