ZIP code 16938 is located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The average residential electricity rate here is 13.9¢/kWh. 1.7% of households use wood as their primary heating fuel.
Utility rates in ZIP 16938 vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in ZIP 16938
Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up utilities when moving to 16938?
Contact each provider separately before your move-in date. Start with electric (Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc) since those typically need a few business days to activate. Water and sewer are often handled with one call to your local utility. Set up internet last since it may require an installation visit.
How do utility rates in 16938 compare to the national average?
Residential electricity in ZIP code 16938 averages 13.9¢/kWh, about 16% below the US average of 16.5¢/kWh and 22% below the Pennsylvania state average of 17.8¢/kWh. Natural gas in Pennsylvania averages $13.62/Mcf, about 6% below the national average. Actual monthly bills vary by home size, insulation, and season. Local rates from NREL; state and US averages from EIA Form 861 (2024); natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024).
Is electricity expensive in 16938?
No — electricity in ZIP code 16938 costs about 16% less than the national average. Compared to Pennsylvania overall, rates here are about 22% lower. Local rates from NREL (2023); state and US averages from EIA (2024).
What internet providers are available in 16938?
ZIP code 16938 has strong broadband coverage. Providers include Blue Ridge Cable Technologies (Cable up to 2,000 Mbps), Frontier (DSL up to 115 Mbps), PenTeleData (Cable up to 1,000 Mbps), T-Mobile (Fixed Wireless), TRI-CO CONNECTIONS (Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps). Availability varies by street address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
What county is 16938 in?
ZIP code 16938 is in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.