ZIP Code 16945 in Sylvania, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Sylvania, Pennsylvania
County:Bradford County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:27:45 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:272 / 570
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.8052, -76.8573
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16945 Sylvania, PA - Rural Northern Pennsylvania

ZIP Code 16945, Sylvania

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationBradford County, PA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points13 (1 homes, 3 businesses)
PO Boxes9
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 16947
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box Only Zone with no alternative mail delivery available in the area
  • The post office maintains only 9 PO Boxes and serves 3 local businesses
  • Rural carriers operate 2 routes serving roads like Sylvania Road and Iron Mine Road
  • This ZIP is a point location without defined territory, enclosed within ZIP 16947 (Troy)
  • General Delivery service is available at the post office

Community Overview

Sylvania is a tiny rural community in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, tucked into the northern tier near the New York border. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery, making the small post office the sole connection to the postal system for residents across this stretch of countryside.

Postal Services

The post office maintains just 9 PO Boxes and serves 3 local businesses. Rural carriers deliver along 2 routes, covering Sylvania Road, Iron Mine Road, Fall Brook Road, and portions of Route 14. General Delivery is available for those without a permanent address.

Local Character

Street names hint at the area's industrial past. Iron Mine Road recalls the region's 19th-century mining activity, while Mill Street points to water-powered industry along local streams. This is classic Endless Mountains terrain: forested hills, small hollows, and scattered farms.

Geographic Note

Because 16945 is a point-only ZIP (no defined territory), census data isn't available for this specific location. The enclosing ZIP is 16947 (Troy), which handles the broader geographic area. For mail to reach Sylvania, a PO Box address is the only option.

Street Name Patterns

Rural Roads Historic Industrial

Road names reflect rural character and 19th-century mining and milling history.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 16945 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 16945 is located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, within the Sayre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42380) and Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 62,622 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 16945. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Sayre, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:42380Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:62,622Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5730.09 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4275944Source: Census
Place Name:Sylvania borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


16946 | | 16943

Schools in ZIP Code 16945


We could not locate which school district 16945 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

W R Croman Primary Sch 317 Canton St
Troy, PA 16947
District: Troy Area School DistrictNearby
Troy Area Jshs 150 High St
Troy, PA 16947
District: Troy Area School DistrictNearby
Troy Intrmd Sch 206 King Street
Troy, PA 16947
District: Troy Area School DistrictNearby
Canton Area El Sch 545 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
District: Canton Area School DistrictNearby
Canton Jshs 509 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
District: Canton Area School DistrictNearby
Canton Country School 79 Glory Barn Rd
Canton, PA 17724
District: Private SchoolNearby
New Covenant Academy 310 Ext St
Mansfield, PA 16933
District: Private SchoolNearby
Notre Dame High School 1400 Maple Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 16945


Northern Tier Career Center 120 Career Center Lane
Towanda, PA 18848-9731
Type: Post Secondary
Elmira College One Park Place
Elmira, NY 14901
Type: Post Secondary
Arnot Ogden Medical Center 600 Roe Avenue
Elmira, NY 14905-1676
Type: Post Secondary
Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany Boces 459 Philo Road
Elmira, NY 14903
Type: Post Secondary
Suny Corning Community College 1 Academic Dr
Corning, NY 14830
Type: Post Secondary
Lycoming College One College Place
Williamsport, PA 17701-5192
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov