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Ulysses, PA
Borough in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
Population
532
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
131
ZIP codes
0
Ulysses and its ZIP codes
Ulysses at a glance
- Ulysses is 55% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,063 a year, 56% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,200 (59% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Ulysses, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ulysses, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,063
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$104,200
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (112), Irish Americans (64), Scottish Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Potter County. PPP loans are for Ulysses.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,688
4,750 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,689
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$128M
FY 2026, $7,781 per person
How people get to work
Ulysses, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.0%
- Carpooled27.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ulysses, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
364
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
122
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 11°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ulysses
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeneseeCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| WestfieldBorough | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| SabinsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| GaletonBorough | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| OswayoBorough | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Sweden ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| Stannards, NYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| CoudersportBorough | 16 mi | 5.6 |
| KnoxvilleBorough | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Andover, NYVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| Wellsville, NYVillage | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| Scio, NYCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| RouletteCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| ShinglehouseBorough | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| ElklandBorough | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| Bolivar, NYVillage | 24 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ulysses, PA in?
- Ulysses is in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Ulysses, PA?
- About 532 people live in Ulysses, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ulysses?
- Nearby places include Genesee (8.3 mi), Westfield (11 mi), Sabinsville (12 mi), Galeton (13 mi), Oswayo (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023