16923 ZIP Code — Genesee, PA

Potter County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16923 is located in Genesee, Pennsylvania, within Potter County. It covers approximately 77.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,278 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16923

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 $144,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,625. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16923 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,278

population

77.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16923 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16923

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16923. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Genesee	Acceptable
Genesee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16941 Genesee (6.8 mi) 16948 Ulysses (7.6 mi) 16937 Mills (8.7 mi) 16927 Harrison Valley (9.8 mi) 14897 Whitesville (10.1 mi) 16915 Coudersport (10.2 mi) 14895 Wellsville (13.3 mi) 14877 Rexville (14.4 mi) 16943 Sabinsville (14.9 mi) 16748 Shinglehouse (15.3 mi) 16950 Westfield (16 mi) 16922 Galeton (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,278
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	77.41 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.9075
Longitude	-77.8666
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	46.5%	51.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,278

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$67,625

Median household income

$27,203

Per capita income

$144,600

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

704

Housing units

14.6%

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

125

65–74

115

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	231	18.1%
18 and over	1,047	81.9%
65 and over	376	29.4%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,260	97.2%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.4%
Other race	13	1%
Two or more races	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	51.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 30.1%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	30.1%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$67,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,600
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	33.2%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	29.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	12.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	45.0%
3 or more	17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.7%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	14.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	358	68.6%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	61	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	87	16.7%
Households with children under 18	115	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	251	48.1%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	10.6%
Married	63.7%	70.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	11.9%
Divorced	6.0%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 52.4%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.0%
Kindergarten	16	8.1%
Elementary school	103	52.3%
High school	49	24.9%
College / grad school	25	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.6%

Retail trade 11.8%

Education & healthcare 11.6%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Other services 8.6%

Professional & management 7.4%

Construction 6.6%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Public administration 1.2%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.8%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	33.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.4%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	21.2%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 15.9%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.9%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,224	95.8%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,223	95.7%
Born in same state	1,214	95.0%
Born in different state	718	56.2%
Foreign born	9	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	55	4.3%
Not a US citizen	2	3.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	171	13.4%
Arab	169	13.2%
Italian	147	11.5%
English	28	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	0.8%
German	2	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16923

What city is ZIP code 16923 in?

ZIP code 16923 is primarily assigned to Genesee, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16923 in?

ZIP code 16923 falls within Potter County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16923 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 16923 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 16923 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 16923 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 16923 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 16923 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16923?

15% 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 16923 in?

ZIP code 16923 observes the EST timezone.