16691 ZIP Code — Wells Tannery, PA

Fulton County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16691 is located in Wells Tannery, Pennsylvania, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 28.75 square miles and serves a population of 310 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16691

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 $221,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 55% 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 16691 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

310

population

28.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16691 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16691

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16691. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wells Tannery	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16689 Waterfall (2.8 mi) 16679 Six Mile Run (5 mi) 16674 Robertsdale (5.8 mi) 17229 Hustontown (6.6 mi) 16650 Hopewell (7.5 mi) 16621 Broad Top (9.2 mi) 17264 Three Springs (9.5 mi) 15533 Breezewood (11 mi) 16678 Saxton (11.3 mi) 15536 Crystal Spring (11.4 mi) 17215 Burnt Cabins (12.3 mi) 17233 Mc Connellsburg (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	310
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	28.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0996
Longitude	-78.1431
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	58.5%	44.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	35.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

310

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$38,042

Per capita income

$221,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

178

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	48	15.5%
18 and over	262	84.5%
65 and over	96	31.0%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	306	97.8%
Two or more races	4	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	44.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	35.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	10.7%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$500k–$1M 19.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	29.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	1.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.1%
Fuel oil	70.5%
Wood	19.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	12	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	55	36.9%
Female householder, no spouse	8	5.4%
Households with children under 18	16	10.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	51.0%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	14.0%
Married	48.0%	72.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	13.3%	11.0%
Divorced	15.0%	3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	4.8%
Kindergarten	2	4.8%
Elementary school	18	42.9%
High school	14	33.3%
College / grad school	6	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Professional & management 17.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Construction 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Retail trade 5.4%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.7%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.5%
Government	3.9%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	15.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.9

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.0%
Retirement income	51.7%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	54.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	298	96.1%
Spanish	2	0.7%
Other Indo-European	2	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	310	100.0%
Born in same state	310	100.0%
Born in different state	262	84.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	49	15.8%
Italian	30	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	4.8%
English	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16691

What city is ZIP code 16691 in?

ZIP code 16691 is primarily assigned to Wells Tannery, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16691 in?

ZIP code 16691 falls within Fulton County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16691 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 16691 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 16691 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 16691 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16691 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 16691 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 16691?

ZIP code 16691 has an estimated population of 310 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16691 in?

ZIP code 16691 observes the EST timezone.