16748 ZIP Code — Shinglehouse, PA

Potter County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16748 is located in Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania, within Potter County. It covers approximately 108.91 square miles and serves a population of 2,739 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16748

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 $95,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,565. 47% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 16748 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,739

population

108.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16748 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16748

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shinglehouse	Acceptable
Shinglehouse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16750 Turtlepoint (8.5 mi) 14754 Little Genesee (8.6 mi) 14721 Ceres (9.5 mi) 16743 Port Allegany (9.7 mi) 16746 Roulette (10.1 mi) 14715 Bolivar (11.3 mi) 16731 Eldred (11.3 mi) 14770 Portville (11.8 mi) 16915 Coudersport (15.1 mi) 16923 Genesee (15.3 mi) 16745 Rixford (16.6 mi) 14895 Wellsville (17 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,739
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	108.91 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	41.9091
Longitude	-78.1633
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	51.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,739

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$53,565

Median household income

$26,905

Per capita income

$95,900

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,294

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

102

20–24

141

25–34

137

122

35–44

118

222

45–54

215

55–59

100

60–64

162

65–74

158

107

75–84

104

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	535	19.5%
18 and over	2,204	80.5%
65 and over	626	22.9%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,710	98.5%
Two or more races	20	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.5%
Black or African American	5	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	51.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$53,565

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,900
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	31.3%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	30.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	35.8%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.0%
Electricity	8.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	9.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	610	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	49	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	138	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	256	24.3%
Households with children under 18	245	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	452	42.9%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	18.1%
Married	54.1%	57.7%
Separated	1.0%	0.5%
Widowed	3.6%	16.6%
Divorced	11.3%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	5.1%
Kindergarten	33	7.6%
Elementary school	234	53.9%
High school	95	21.9%
College / grad school	50	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Construction 13.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Professional & management 9.7%

Retail trade 7.4%

Other services 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.9%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 25.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	303	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,552	93.2%
Spanish	28	1.1%
Other Indo-European	17	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,737	99.9%
Born in same state	2,737	99.9%
Born in different state	1,244	45.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	465	17%
Italian	306	11.2%
Arab	302	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	1.8%
Polish	7	0.3%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16748

What city is ZIP code 16748 in?

ZIP code 16748 is primarily assigned to Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16748 in?

ZIP code 16748 falls within Potter County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16748 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 16748 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16748?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 16748 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 16748 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16748?

The median home value in ZIP code 16748 is $95,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 16748 in?

ZIP code 16748 observes the EST timezone.