16938 ZIP Code — Morris, PA

Tioga County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16938 is located in Morris, Pennsylvania, within Tioga County. It covers approximately 106.30 square miles and serves a population of 808 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 16938

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 $173,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16938 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

808
population
106.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16938 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16938

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16938. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Morris Acceptable
Morris Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
17776 Waterville (8 mi) 17727 Cedar Run (8.4 mi) 17723 Cammal (9.5 mi) 17769 Slate Run (9.6 mi) 16930 Liberty (9.7 mi) 16912 Blossburg (13.6 mi) 16901 Wellsboro (14.3 mi) 16921 Gaines (14.3 mi) 16917 Covington (18.6 mi) 17771 Trout Run (18.7 mi) 17728 Cogan Station (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 808
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 117
Geography
Land area 106.30 sq mi
Water area 0.18 sq mi
Latitude 41.5261
Longitude -77.3316
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 38.6% 48.1% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 33.8% 31.8% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 27.6% 18.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

808
Population
8
People per sq mi
53.8
Median age
$68,750
Median household income
$38,250
Per capita income
$173,300
Median home value
$695
Median monthly rent
90.9%
Home ownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
838
Housing units
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
Under 5
14
15
5–9
14
29
10–14
26
8
15–19
8
24
20–24
22
36
25–34
33
35
35–44
32
64
45–54
58
52
55–59
47
54
60–64
49
56
65–74
51
27
75–84
25
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811814.6%
18 and over69085.4%
65 and over17321.4%
Median age53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or more races 1.7%
Other race 1.3%
Black or African American 0.4%
GroupCount%
White78094.2%
Hispanic or Latino202.4%
Two or more races141.7%
Other race111.3%
Black or African American30.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.6% 48.1% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 33.8% 31.8% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 27.6% 18.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 7.1%
Under $10k 0.6%
$10k–$15k 2.2%
$15k–$25k 7.4%
$25k–$35k 7.7%
$35k–$50k 16.3%
$50k–$75k 22.0%
$75k–$100k 10.7%
$100k–$150k 14.0%
$150k–$200k 18.2%
$200k+ 0.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.6%
$10k–$15k2.2%
$15k–$25k7.4%
$25k–$35k7.7%
$35k–$50k16.3%
$50k–$75k22.0%
$75k–$100k10.7%
$100k–$150k14.0%
$150k–$200k18.2%
$200k+0.8%
Median income$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%
$50k–$100k 22.1%
$100k–$150k 13.9%
$150k–$200k 15.2%
$200k–$300k 20.9%
$300k–$500k 20.6%
$500k–$1M 0.6%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$173,300
Median rent / month$695
Owner occupied90.9%
Renter occupied9.1%
Vacant58.3%
Single-family detached87.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.3%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.20

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20193.2%
2000–20096.9%
1990–199914.2%
1980–198912.9%
1970–197915.6%
1960–196913.8%
1950–19599.4%
1940–19490.5%
1939 or earlier23.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.7%
1 bedroom12.4%
2 bedrooms33.1%
3 bedrooms33.2%
4 bedrooms13.8%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle19.8%
1 vehicle22.0%
2 vehicles33.1%
3 or more25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.6%
Electricity2.2%
Propane / LP gas25.9%
Fuel oil17.9%
Wood36.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20957.6%
Cohabiting couple102.8%
Male householder, no spouse8122.3%
Female householder, no spouse6317.4%
Households with children under 185314.6%
Households with seniors (65+)12634.7%
Average household size2.19

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.1%14.1%
Married56.1%63.8%
Separated1.9%0.0%
Widowed3.8%11.3%
Divorced18.2%10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 5.1%
HS graduate 47.1%
Some college, no degree 17.7%
Associate's degree 7.0%
Bachelor's degree 17.9%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.4%
Bachelor's or higher21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool21.9%
Kindergarten43.8%
Elementary school7369.5%
High school109.5%
College / grad school1615.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.8%
Professional & management 16.0%
Manufacturing 13.4%
Transportation & utilities 10.2%
Agriculture & mining 9.6%
Retail trade 9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%
Construction 5.3%
Other services 4.9%
Public administration 4.1%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Finance & real estate 1.1%
Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.4%
Service16.2%
Sales & office16.8%
Natural resources & construction13.6%
Production & transportation17.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.9%
Government10.0%
Self-employed14.9%
Unpaid family workers2.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone53.6%
Carpool9.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.6%
Work from home29.4%
Other means3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)27.7

Poverty

All people 3.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 3.9%
Married-couple families 2.4%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.0%
Retirement income22.0%
Supplemental Security1.4%
Cash public assistance2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP1.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure38.4%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis33.3%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease10.0%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.4%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.3%
Depression21.9%
Fair or poor health17.5%
Poor mental health15.4%
Poor physical health12.9%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.9%
Visited dentist59.9%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss17.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans426.1%
Disability%
Any disability12.1%
Under 189.3%
18–64 years4.6%
65 and over36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.6%
Public insurance33.4%
No insurance11.6%
Uninsured under 1920.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only77996.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)79998.9%
Born in same state78296.8%
Born in different state67082.9%
Foreign born172.1%
Naturalized citizen91.1%
Not a US citizen444.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab14017.3%
Italian809.9%
French728.9%
AncestryCount%
Irish70.9%
English60.7%
German30.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.9%
Internet access86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16938

What city is ZIP code 16938 in?

ZIP code 16938 is primarily assigned to Morris, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16938 in?

ZIP code 16938 falls within Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16938 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 16938 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16938?

The median home value in ZIP code 16938 is $173,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 16938?

ZIP code 16938 has an estimated population of 808 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16938?

The median household income in ZIP code 16938 is $68,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16938 in?

ZIP code 16938 observes the EST timezone.

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