16940 ZIP Code — Nelson, PA
Tioga County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16940 is located in Nelson, Pennsylvania, within Tioga County. It covers approximately 0.50 square miles and serves a population of 48 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
48
population
0.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16940 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16940
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nelson | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48 |
| Population density | 96 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 117 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9701 |
| Longitude | -77.2371 |
| 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 | 53.4% | 48.1% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 31.8% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.4% | 18.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
48
Population
96
People per sq mi
46.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$32,383
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
61.1%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
11
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
5–9
7
3
20–24
4
5
45–54
8
2
60–64
4
2
65–74
3
3
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 37 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 12 | 25.0% |
| Median age | 46.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.4% | 48.1% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 31.8% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.4% | 18.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
$15k–$25k
38.9%
$75k–$100k
27.8%
$100k–$150k
33.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 38.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 27.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 33.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
45.5%
$100k–$150k
54.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter occupied | 38.9% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 61.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 38.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 61.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 38.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 27.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 61.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11 | 61.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 38.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12 | 66.7% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.9% | 0.0% |
| Married | 61.1% | 63.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 36.8% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
20.0%
HS graduate
60.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
20.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 100.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
52.0%
Education & healthcare
48.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.0% |
| Service | 24.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 28.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.0% |
| Government | 24.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 66.7% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 33.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.5% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 41.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.6% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 48 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 48 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 31 | 64.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 30 | 62.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 11 | 22.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 61.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16940
What city is ZIP code 16940 in?
ZIP code 16940 is primarily assigned to Nelson, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16940 in?
ZIP code 16940 falls within Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16940 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 16940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 16940?
ZIP code 16940 has an estimated population of 48 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 16940 in?
ZIP code 16940 observes the EST timezone.