ZIP Code 16426
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Mc Kean · Erie County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 3,730
- Median income
- $80,135
- Median home value
- $240,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.9%
- Land area
- 70.1 sq mi
53/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.6
New York
ZIP code 16426 in Mc Kean, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,730. The median household income is $80,135, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $240,700, 13% below the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16426 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.1 square miles in Mc Kean, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,730 residents, producing a population density of 53 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16426 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16426 sits at $80,135 (3% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,981. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $240,700 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $853 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16426 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 16426 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 16426
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16426.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16426, Mc Kean, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,730
Population
70.1
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16426?
52.6
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$80,135
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$42,981
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,547
Total Housing Units
1,471
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,700
Median Home Value
+6% vs state
$853
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+19.4%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16426 have increased 19.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 159 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 173 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 186 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 211 |
| 2024 | +19.4% | 252 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 16426, employing approximately 461 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,797,000.
68
Businesses
461
Employees
$22.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 16.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 16.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 16426 vs 16506 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16506 | Erie, PA | 23,720 | 5.8 mi |
| 16412 | Edinboro, PA | 10,480 | 6.8 mi |
| 16444 | Edinboro, PA | 1,717 | 7.6 mi |
| 16415 | Fairview, PA | 8,916 | 5.7 mi |
| 16505 | Erie, PA | 17,168 | 9.3 mi |
| 16508 | Erie, PA | 16,050 | 8.5 mi |
| 16502 | Erie, PA | 16,664 | 9.3 mi |
| 16509 | Erie, PA | 26,810 | 7.5 mi |
| 16501 | Erie, PA | 2,044 | 10.2 mi |
| 16546 | Erie, PA | 1,154 | 9.8 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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