County

McKean County, PA

19 ZIP codes  ·  19 cities  ·  Pennsylvania

👥39,800Population
💰$62,062Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$100,377Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Black2.4%
Asian0.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma381 (1.4%)
HS Graduate11,707 (43.8%)
Some College3,767 (14.1%)
Associates2,328 (8.7%)
Bachelors2,970 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree5,585 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad43.8%
Some College14.1%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,062 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$100,376 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$771/mo
Total Housing Units19,528
Vacant Units3,429

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About McKean County, PA

McKean County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 19 ZIP codes spanning 19 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 39,800 residents. With a median age of 43.93, it is a middle-aged county.

McKean County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,061 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.8% is above the national average.

Housing in McKean County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $100,376 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $771. Homeownership rates are high at 78.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of McKean County are primarily White (92.28%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

McKean County, PA is a solidly middle-class area in Pennsylvania. The 19 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in McKean County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
16701 Bradford 16,584 $61,996 $97,600 $758 4.0% 31.5%
16725 Custer City 140 $88,393 $110,200 0.0% 35.9%
16726 Cyclone 697 $73,382 $129,200 $1,375 3.1% 20.3%
16727 Derrick City 227 $89,243 $85,000 0.0% 59.3%
16729 Duke Center 708 $67,941 $98,200 $803 7.9% 40.8%
16731 Eldred 2,397 $59,986 $101,800 $643 9.9% 35.9%
16732 Gifford 253 $67,461 $56,500 0.0% 28.4%
16733 Hazel Hurst 204 $43,438 $81,700 0.0% 14.5%
16735 Kane 6,465 $58,496 $88,000 $773 3.1% 34.6%
16738 Lewis Run 2,018 $64,450 $117,300 $845 2.4% 14.0%
16333 Ludlow 191 $44,500 $71,800 8.2% 29.3%
16740 Mount Jewett 823 $47,222 $75,200 $707 3.8% 26.5%
16743 Port Allegany 3,960 $53,846 $116,100 $756 8.3% 39.0%
16744 Rew 183 $89,500 $118,100 13.6% 18.8%
16745 Rixford 685 $60,313 $104,400 3.3% 26.2%
16749 Smethport 3,691 $70,114 $115,000 $782 5.0% 34.3%
16750 Turtlepoint 463 $103,906 $81,200 1.4% 45.3%