ZIP code 16940
Where is ZIP code 16940?
Nelson, Pennsylvania
Tioga County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 16940 belongs to Nelson, Pennsylvania in Tioga County. 16940 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Nelson post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 582 and 814. About 19 people live in the 16940 area. The closest ZIP codes are 16920 (Elkland, 3.7 mi west), 16942 (Osceola, 5.8 mi west) and 14858 (Lindley, 6.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 16940 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Nelson |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Tioga County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 582, 814 |
| Coordinates | 41.9787, -77.2419 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 169 |
Population and income in 16940
| Population | 19 · lower than 100% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 38 · lower than 87% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.1 years · higher than 81% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 37% / 63% |
| Income per person | $35,984 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 5 |
| Households | 5 (3.8 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 16940. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 16940
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16920 | Elkland, PA | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 16942 | Osceola, PA | 5.8 mi W | Standard |
| 14858 | Lindley, NY | 6.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 16929 | Lawrenceville, PA | 6.6 mi E | Standard |
| 16946 | Tioga, PA | 7 mi SE | Standard |
| 14801 | Addison, NY | 8.4 mi N | Standard |
| 16935 | Middlebury Center, PA | 8.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 16928 | Knoxville, PA | 10 mi W | Standard |
| 14898 | Woodhull, NY | 11.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 16936 | Millerton, PA | 13.8 mi E | Standard |
| 16933 | Mansfield, PA | 14.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 14870 | Painted Post, NY | 14.7 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 16940 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 16940
PO BOX 123
NELSON PA 16940
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (16940-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 16940?
- 16940 is a Nelson, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 16940 in?
- ZIP code 16940 is in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 16940 in?
- 16940 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 16940?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 16940 use area codes 582 and 814.
- What is the population of ZIP code 16940?
- About 19 people live in ZIP code 16940, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 16940 for a street address?
- No. 16940 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Nelson use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 16940?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 16940 are 16920 (Elkland, 3.7 miles), 16942 (Osceola, 5.8 miles), 14858 (Lindley, 6.3 miles) and 16929 (Lawrenceville, 6.6 miles).