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Tioga County
Osceola, PA
16942
16942 ZIP Code — Osceola, PA
Tioga County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16942 is located in
Osceola ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Tioga County .
It covers approximately 21.37 square miles and serves a population of
900 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16942
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 $122,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $49,545. 33% 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 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 16942 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
900
Population density
42 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
117
Geography
Land area
21.37 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.9833
Longitude
-77.3839
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.0%
48.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
24.4%
31.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
13.9%
18.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.7%
2.2%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$49,545
Median household income
$122,400
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 217 24.1% 18 and over 683 75.9% 65 and over 127 14.1% Median age 38.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % White 863 95% Two or more races 30 3.3% Hispanic or Latino 8 0.9% Black or African American 7 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.0%
48.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
24.4%
31.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
13.9%
18.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.7%
2.2%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.6% $10k–$15k 3.8% $15k–$25k 4.1% $25k–$35k 16.3% $35k–$50k 25.9% $50k–$75k 17.8% $75k–$100k 9.1% $100k–$150k 9.7% $150k–$200k 6.3% $200k+ 6.6% Median income $49,545
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $122,400 Median rent / month $787 Owner occupied 81.9% Renter occupied 18.1% Vacant 12.6% Single-family detached 77.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.0% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.80
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 10.1% 1990–1999 9.6% 1980–1989 9.3% 1970–1979 14.2% 1960–1969 7.7% 1950–1959 4.4% 1940–1949 2.2% 1939 or earlier 38.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 1.4% 2 bedrooms 19.7% 3 bedrooms 55.5% 4 bedrooms 16.4% 5+ bedrooms 5.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 31.9% 2 vehicles 42.2% 3 or more 23.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 55.0% Electricity 3.8% Propane / LP gas 18.8% Fuel oil 2.8% Wood 17.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 197 61.6% Cohabiting couple 20 6.3% Male householder, no spouse 55 17.2% Female householder, no spouse 48 15.0% Households with children under 18 113 35.3% Households with seniors (65+) 96 30.0% Average household size 2.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.5% 24.4% Married 56.5% 60.8% Separated 1.3% 0.6% Widowed 4.2% 7.5% Divorced 7.4% 6.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.2% Bachelor's or higher 12.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 24 12.1% Kindergarten 21 10.6% Elementary school 93 46.7% High school 43 21.6% College / grad school 18 9.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Professional & management
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Public administration
3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.9%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.2% Service 6.6% Sales & office 12.1% Natural resources & construction 13.0% Production & transportation 29.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.0% Government 13.3% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.2% Carpool 9.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.7% Work from home 4.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
42.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.8% Retirement income 29.4% Supplemental Security 2.8% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 8.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.1% High blood pressure 36.6% High cholesterol 34.4% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 31.9% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.4% Binge drinking 18.1% No physical activity 27.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.4% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 12.8% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.7% Visited dentist 58.4% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 18.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 69 10.1%
Disability % Any disability 13.9% Under 18 4.1% 18–64 years 9.2% 65 and over 51.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.3% Public insurance 35.1% No insurance 10.3% Uninsured under 19 5.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 820 91.1% 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) 900 100.0% Born in same state 899 99.9% Born in different state 613 68.1% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 228 25.3% Arab 214 23.8% Italian 70 7.8%
Ancestry Count % English 21 2.3% Polish 14 1.6% Irish 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.6% Internet access 94.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16942
What city is ZIP code 16942 in?
ZIP code 16942 is primarily assigned to Osceola, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16942 in?
ZIP code 16942 falls within Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 16942?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 16942 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 16942 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16942?
The median home value in ZIP code 16942 is $122,400.
Does ZIP code 16942 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 16942 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 16942 in?
ZIP code 16942 observes the EST timezone.
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