16921 ZIP Code, Gaines, PA
16921 is a ZIP code in Gaines, Pennsylvania in Tioga County. It covers 85 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 16943, 16922 and 16901. 622 people live here in 280 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $52,969, below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971; the median age is 55.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Gaines, PA
- County: Tioga County
- Land area: 85 sq mi
- Population: 622
- Median household income: $52,969
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 622 |
| Households | 280 |
| Median household income | $52,969 |
| Income per person | $28,996 |
| Median age | 55 |
| Homeowners | 86.8% |
| Median home value | $189,100 |
| Median rent | $967 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 22.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% |
| Broadband internet | 74.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 5.4% |
| $25–35K | 11.8% |
| $35–50K | 24.3% |
| $50–75K | 32.5% |
| $75–100K | 6.8% |
| $100–150K | 7.1% |
| $150–200K | 0.7% |
| $200K+ | 4.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 5.9% |
| 20–24 | 1.4% |
| 25–34 | 6.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.6% |
| 45–54 | 15.0% |
| 55–64 | 21.2% |
| 65–74 | 20.9% |
| 75+ | 7.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.4% |
| Owned outright | 21.0% |
| Rented | 5.0% |
| Vacant | 61.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.2% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 20.6% |
Businesses in 16921
4 business establishments with 14 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 16943 (9.9 mi)
- 16922 — Galeton borough, PA (10.1 mi)
- 16901 — Wellsboro borough, PA (10.7 mi)
- 16938 (12 mi)
- 16950 — Westfield borough, PA (12 mi)
- 17727 (13.7 mi)
- 16935 (14 mi)
- 17769 (14.7 mi)
Areas that include 16921
- Gaines, PA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Tioga County ZIP codes — 24 ZIP codes
- Pennsylvania ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 16921, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 16921 in?
- 16921 is a Gaines, PA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 16921 in?
- 16921 is in Tioga County.
- What is the population of 16921?
- About 622 people (±164), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 563.
- What is the median household income in 16921?
- $52,969 (±$16,592), compared with $77,971 for Pennsylvania as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 16921?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 16921 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 16921?
- The closest, measured center to center: 16943 (9.9 mi), 16922 (10.1 mi, Galeton borough, PA), 16901 (10.7 mi, Wellsboro borough, PA), 16938 (12 mi), 16950 (12 mi, Westfield borough, PA) and 17727 (13.7 mi).
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