ZIP Code 16940 - Nelson Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 16940 is located in Nelson Pennsylvania. Portions of 16940 are also in Lawrence Township (Tioga County). 16940 is entirely within Tioga County. Regionally, 16940 is located in the Elmira Area.
ZIP Code 16940 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Nelson |
| Primary County | Tioga County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 48 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 16940 Map
16940 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 16940 is White. The current unemployment level in 16940 is 4.1%.
| Population | 48 |
| Population Growth Rate | -80.28% |
| Population Density | 31 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 167 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
16940 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
16940 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 18 | 7.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 30 | 12.24% |
| High School Diploma | 100 | 40.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 20 | 8.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 45 | 18.37% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 8.57% |
| Masters Degree | 9 | 3.67% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
16940 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.94930267, -77.2028656 |
| Cities/Towns in 16940 | |
| Region | Elmira Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 2 Square Miles |
16940 Schools
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16940 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 60a - Glaciated Low Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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