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Tioga County
Wellsboro, PA
16901
16901 ZIP Code — Wellsboro, PA
Tioga County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16901 is located in
Wellsboro ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Tioga County .
It covers approximately 230.44 square miles and serves a population of
10,651 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 16901
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 $202,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,035. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 48% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 16901 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
10,651
Population density
46 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
117
Geography
Land area
230.44 sq mi
Water area
0.57 sq mi
Latitude
41.7313
Longitude
-77.3646
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.1%
48.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
33.9%
31.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
18.7%
18.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.2%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$63,035
Median household income
$202,300
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,893 17.8% 18 and over 8,758 82.2% 65 and over 2,914 27.4% Median age 47.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 10,270 94.9% Hispanic or Latino 170 1.6% Two or more races 170 1.6% Black or African American 83 0.8% Other race 83 0.8% Asian 25 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 20 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.1%
48.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
33.9%
31.8%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
18.7%
18.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.2%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 9.0% $25k–$35k 10.4% $35k–$50k 12.5% $50k–$75k 22.5% $75k–$100k 13.6% $100k–$150k 15.3% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $63,035
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $202,300 Median rent / month $822 Owner occupied 75.7% Renter occupied 24.3% Vacant 19.2% Single-family detached 71.2% Large apartment buildings 2.5% Mobile homes 16.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.41
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 9.8% 1990–1999 14.6% 1980–1989 11.6% 1970–1979 10.9% 1960–1969 4.1% 1950–1959 6.5% 1940–1949 4.7% 1939 or earlier 31.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 6.9% 2 bedrooms 21.1% 3 bedrooms 50.3% 4 bedrooms 16.5% 5+ bedrooms 4.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.4% 1 vehicle 30.3% 2 vehicles 41.2% 3 or more 21.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 73.4% Electricity 6.5% Propane / LP gas 5.5% Fuel oil 3.5% Wood 8.5% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,197 49.3% Cohabiting couple 265 5.9% Male householder, no spouse 900 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 1,093 24.5% Households with children under 18 972 21.8% Households with seniors (65+) 1,940 43.5% Average household size 2.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.6% 20.4% Married 55.3% 50.1% Separated 3.1% 0.9% Widowed 3.6% 13.7% Divorced 12.4% 14.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.2% Bachelor's or higher 27.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 174 8.5% Kindergarten 111 5.4% Elementary school 932 45.6% High school 428 20.9% College / grad school 399 19.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Professional & management
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Public administration
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.4% Service 19.9% Sales & office 17.1% Natural resources & construction 8.0% Production & transportation 17.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.8% Government 15.4% Self-employed 10.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.7% Carpool 8.5% Public transit 0.6% Walk 6.6% Work from home 8.6% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
11.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.4% Retirement income 35.3% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 9.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.9% High blood pressure 36.4% High cholesterol 34.9% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 32.1% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.9% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 24.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.0% Depression 21.4% Fair or poor health 15.3% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 10.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.8% Visited dentist 63.5% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 15.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,035 11.8%
Disability % Any disability 15.7% Under 18 7.1% 18–64 years 13.5% 65 and over 26.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.7% Public insurance 47.5% No insurance 6.8% Uninsured under 19 6.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 10,248 96.2% Spanish 88 0.9% Other Indo-European 38 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 27 0.3% Other languages 23 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 10,351 97.2% Born in same state 10,250 96.2% Born in different state 7,548 70.9% Foreign born 101 0.9% Naturalized citizen 300 2.8% Not a US citizen 270 90.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,776 16.7% Arab 1,444 13.6% Italian 1,399 13.1% English 254 2.4% German 67 0.6%
Ancestry Count % Polish 46 0.4% Norwegian 28 0.3% Dutch 19 0.2% Irish 18 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.8% Internet access 88.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16901
What city is ZIP code 16901 in?
ZIP code 16901 is primarily assigned to Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16901 in?
ZIP code 16901 falls within Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16901 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 16901 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 16901 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 16901 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 16901 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 16901 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 16901?
ZIP code 16901 has an estimated population of 10,651 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 16901 in?
ZIP code 16901 observes the EST timezone.
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