ZIP Code 16921 - Gaines Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 16921 is located in Gaines Pennsylvania. Portions of 16921 are also in Elk Township (Tioga County) and Gaines Township and Delmar Township and Shippen Township (Tioga County). 16921 is entirely within Tioga County. Regionally, 16921 is located in the Elmira Area.
ZIP Code 16921 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Gaines |
| Primary County | Tioga County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 651 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 16921 Map
16921 Demographics
16921 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 16921 is White. The current unemployment level in 16921 is 4.1%.
| Population | 651 |
| Population Growth Rate | 20.51% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 263 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,500 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $199,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.78% |
16921 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 566 | 98.78% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
16921 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 33 | 8.17% |
| Bachelor Degree | 22 | 5.45% |
| High School Diploma | 229 | 56.68% |
| No High School Diploma | 17 | 4.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 20 | 4.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 41 | 10.15% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 8.42% |
| Masters Degree | 4 | 0.99% |
| Professional Degree | 4 | 0.99% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
16921 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.65440369, -77.5389328 |
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| Cities/Towns in 16921 | |
| Region | Elmira Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 107 Square Miles |
16921 Schools
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16921 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 62c - Glaciated Allegheney High Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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