16948 ZIP Code — Ulysses, PA

Potter County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16948 is located in Ulysses, Pennsylvania, within Potter County. It covers approximately 99.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,709 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16948

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,844. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 10% 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. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 16948 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,709

population

99.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16948 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16948

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16948. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ulysses	Acceptable
Ulysses	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16923 Genesee (7.6 mi) 16943 Sabinsville (8.3 mi) 16927 Harrison Valley (8.7 mi) 16937 Mills (8.9 mi) 16941 Genesee (9.1 mi) 16922 Galeton (10.3 mi) 16915 Coudersport (10.8 mi) 16950 Westfield (11.5 mi) 14897 Whitesville (14.2 mi) 14877 Rexville (15.9 mi) 16921 Gaines (16.3 mi) 14885 Troupsburg (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,709
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	99.20 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.8398
Longitude	-77.7513
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	57.0%	51.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,709

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$44,844

Median household income

$25,834

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

$528

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

1,039

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

109

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	477	27.9%
18 and over	1,232	72.1%
65 and over	304	17.8%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,664	97%
Two or more races	42	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	51.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	33.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	13.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$44,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$528
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	47.4%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	26.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	18.9%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	31.2%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.5%
Electricity	12.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	14.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	34	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	73	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	151	24.7%
Households with children under 18	182	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	35.4%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	21.8%
Married	59.6%	53.6%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	12.8%
Divorced	7.3%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.2%
Kindergarten	12	3.2%
Elementary school	249	66.9%
High school	66	17.7%
College / grad school	33	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Transportation & utilities 13.0%

Retail trade 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Construction 8.0%

Other services 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Professional & management 4.6%

Public administration 3.2%

Information 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	3.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.5%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.7%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 36.8%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 82.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.9%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	18.5%
Uninsured under 19	37.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,617	94.6%
Spanish	98	6.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	98	6.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,704	99.7%
Born in same state	1,704	99.7%
Born in different state	1,277	74.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.3%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	411	24%
French	233	13.6%
Italian	137	8%
Irish	19	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	0.5%
German	3	0.2%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16948

What city is ZIP code 16948 in?

ZIP code 16948 is primarily assigned to Ulysses, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16948 in?

ZIP code 16948 falls within Potter County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16948?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16948?

19% of residents in ZIP code 16948 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16948 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 16948 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16948?

The median home value in ZIP code 16948 is $150,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16948 in?

ZIP code 16948 observes the EST timezone.