16936 ZIP Code — Millerton, PA

Tioga County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16936 is located in Millerton, Pennsylvania, within Tioga County. It covers approximately 47.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 16936

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 $165,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,688. 41% 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 30 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,225

population

47.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Millerton	Acceptable
Millerton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14871 Pine City (7.5 mi) 16929 Lawrenceville (7.6 mi) 16946 Tioga (9 mi) 14858 Lindley (9.2 mi) 16933 Mansfield (9.5 mi) 16925 Gillett (10.4 mi) 16932 Mainesburg (11.7 mi) 14905 Elmira (12 mi) 14904 Elmira (12.1 mi) 14894 Wellsburg (12.5 mi) 16914 Columbia Cross Roads (12.5 mi) 14903 Elmira (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,225
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	47.61 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.9557
Longitude	-76.9838
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	48.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,225

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$54,688

Median household income

$30,255

Per capita income

$165,600

Median home value

$864

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

867

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

139

25–34

143

35–44

155

45–54

160

55–59

60–64

139

65–74

143

101

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	437	19.6%
18 and over	1,788	80.4%
65 and over	544	24.4%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,157	95.9%
Two or more races	55	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.1%
Asian	11	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	48.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	31.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$54,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,600
Median rent / month	$864
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	32.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.0%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Fuel oil	5.1%
Wood	15.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	554	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	31	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	155	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	167	18.4%
Households with children under 18	225	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	363	40.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	23.7%
Married	63.5%	55.2%
Separated	3.9%	3.3%
Widowed	3.0%	8.2%
Divorced	10.5%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.8%
Kindergarten	30	8.2%
Elementary school	202	55.0%
High school	107	29.2%
College / grad school	25	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Construction 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.0%

Retail trade 10.1%

Professional & management 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Other services 1.8%

Public administration 1.2%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	232	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,104	94.6%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,190	98.4%
Born in same state	2,175	97.8%
Born in different state	1,005	45.2%
Foreign born	15	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.6%
Not a US citizen	27	77.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	486	21.8%
French	345	15.5%
Italian	258	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	59	2.7%
Irish	17	0.8%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16936

What city is ZIP code 16936 in?

ZIP code 16936 is primarily assigned to Millerton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16936 in?

ZIP code 16936 falls within Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16936 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 16936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16936 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 16936 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16936?

The median home value in ZIP code 16936 is $165,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 16936?

ZIP code 16936 has an estimated population of 2,225 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16936 in?

ZIP code 16936 observes the EST timezone.