16928 ZIP Code — Knoxville, PA

Tioga County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16928 is located in Knoxville, Pennsylvania, within Tioga County. It covers approximately 36.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,573 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16928

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 $120,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $64,722. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16928 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,573

population

36.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16928 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16928

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16928. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Knoxville	Acceptable
Knoxville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16942 Osceola (2.9 mi) 14898 Woodhull (7 mi) 16950 Westfield (7.1 mi) 16920 Elkland (7.3 mi) 14885 Troupsburg (8.2 mi) 16935 Middlebury Center (8.2 mi) 14801 Addison (11.7 mi) 16943 Sabinsville (12 mi) 14855 Jasper (12.6 mi) 16927 Harrison Valley (12.9 mi) 14877 Rexville (14.1 mi) 16937 Mills (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,573
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	36.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.9723
Longitude	-77.4383
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%	48.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,573

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$64,722

Median household income

$30,126

Per capita income

$120,400

Median home value

$794

Median monthly rent

73.3%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

527

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

108

45–54

109

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	305	19.4%
18 and over	1,268	80.6%
65 and over	307	19.5%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,519	94%
Two or more races	49	3%
Hispanic or Latino	43	2.7%
Asian	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	48.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$64,722

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,400
Median rent / month	$794
Owner occupied	73.3%
Renter occupied	26.7%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	51.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.3%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	13.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	291	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	67	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	114	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	98	17.2%
Households with children under 18	151	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	39.8%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	34.7%
Married	50.1%	45.3%
Separated	2.0%	0.9%
Widowed	5.8%	10.6%
Divorced	12.2%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.3%
Kindergarten	16	5.2%
Elementary school	128	42.0%
High school	101	33.1%
College / grad school	47	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Professional & management 12.2%

Retail trade 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Construction 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Other services 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Information 1.3%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	3.5%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 36.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,503	95.5%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,564	99.4%
Born in same state	1,563	99.4%
Born in different state	1,111	70.6%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.6%
Not a US citizen	5	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	398	25.3%
French	273	17.4%
Italian	184	11.7%
English	17	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	1%
Irish	6	0.4%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16928

What city is ZIP code 16928 in?

ZIP code 16928 is primarily assigned to Knoxville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16928 in?

ZIP code 16928 falls within Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16928 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 16928 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16928 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 16928 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16928?

The median home value in ZIP code 16928 is $120,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 16928?

ZIP code 16928 has an estimated population of 1,573 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16928 in?

ZIP code 16928 observes the EST timezone.