Potter County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 11 ZIP codes · 10 cities
11
ZIP codes
16,259
population (2021)
-6.9%
pop change since 2010
42105
FIPS code
Potter County ZIP code map
About Potter County
Potter County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 11 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,259 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.9% from 17,457 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Potter County is 42105.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,259 |
| 2010 population | 17,457 |
| Change | -6.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42105 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Potter County
ZIP codes for Potter County, PA (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16720 | Austin | Potter | View map |
| 16746 | Roulette | Potter | View map |
| 16748 | Shinglehouse | Potter | View map |
| 16915 | Coudersport | Potter | View map |
| 16922 | Galeton | Potter | View map |
| 16923 | Genesee | Potter | View map |
| 16927 | Harrison Valley | Potter | View map |
| 16937 | Mills | Potter | View map |
| 16941 | Genesee | Potter | View map |
| 16948 | Ulysses | Potter | View map |
| 17729 | Cross Fork | Potter | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,596
Population
47.5
Median age
$56,208
Median household income
$29,421
Per capita income
$133,645
Median home value
$542
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
11,423
Housing units
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
426
Under 5
404
469
5–9
445
512
10–14
486
481
15–19
456
431
20–24
408
842
25–34
798
851
35–44
808
1,064
45–54
1,009
615
55–59
583
746
60–64
708
1,195
65–74
1,133
612
75–84
580
274
85+
260
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,366 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 13,230 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,054 | 23.9% |
| Median age | 47.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.4%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,007 | 95.4% |
| Two or more races | 360 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 41 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
11.5%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $56,208 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.5%
$50k–$100k
26.4%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,645 |
| Median rent / month | $542 |
| Owner occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter occupied | 14.3% |
| Vacant | 46.0% |
| Single-family detached | 80.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 15.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.4% |
| Electricity | 5.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.8% |
| Fuel oil | 9.1% |
| Wood | 16.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,608 | 55.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 421 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,032 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,561 | 22.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,593 | 24.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,701 | 39.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.9% | 18.8% |
| Married | 55.0% | 57.8% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 15.0% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 7.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
52.6%
Some college, no degree
14.4%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
10.4%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 137 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 158 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,583 | 56.7% |
| High school | 746 | 28.1% |
| College / grad school | 382 | 8.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Retail trade
9.7%
Agriculture & mining
9.1%
Construction
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Professional & management
7.0%
Public administration
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Other services
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.0% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.0% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.8% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.2% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
20.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.6% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 33.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.6% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,388 | 12.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 36.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.4% |
| Public insurance | 49.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,766 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 216 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 54 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 146 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,381 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 16,280 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,534 | 69.6% |
| Foreign born | 101 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 215 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 123 | 47.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,210 | 13.3% |
| French | 2,036 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 1,914 | 11.5% |
| English | 181 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 96 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 61 | 0.4% |
| German | 55 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 86.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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