Bradford, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16701
McKean County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,980
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,102
- Median income Near-median income area
- $106,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bradford pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16701 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16701 (Bradford, PA) fell -6.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 16701 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,980 residents across 558.4 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16701 reports a modest median household income of $65,102 (16% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,485. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,700 (53% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $821; owner occupancy is 75.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McKean County, so 16701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 16701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bradford, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16701.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16701, Bradford, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,980
Population
558.4
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16701?
42.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
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?
$65,102
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$32,485
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
15.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16701 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Bradford, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,102 36th percentile higher than 36% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,471housing units
7,471
Total Housing Units
6,706
Occupied Units
765
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,700
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$821
Median Rent
1948
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 461 business establishments in ZIP 16701, employing approximately 7,779 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,180,000.
461
Businesses
7,779
Employees
$352.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 77 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 33 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 3.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 14 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.0% |
| Information | 9 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 6 | 1.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
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 16701 vs 16725 →
ZIP 16701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16701
Bradford (16701)
17,980 residents
- 16738 2,679
Lewis Run (16738)
2,679 residents
- 14753 1,166
Limestone (14753)
1,166 residents
- 16732 293
Gifford (16732)
293 residents
- 16725 166
Custer City (16725)
166 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16725
Custer City (16725)
$83,750 median income
- 16732
Gifford (16732)
$73,393 median income
- 16738
Lewis Run (16738)
$66,971 median income
- 16701
Bradford (16701)
$65,102 median income
- 14753
Limestone (14753)
$55,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16701 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16701, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,980 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16701 in?
ZIP code 16701 (Bradford) is located in McKean County, Pennsylvania. McKean County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mckean-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16701?
ZIP code 16701 in Bradford, PA has a population of 17,980 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16701?
The median household income in ZIP 16701 is $65,102, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16701?
The median home value in ZIP 16701 is $106,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16701 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16701?
ZIP code 16701 has 461 business establishments employing approximately 7,779 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16701 are: Health care and social assistance (79), Retail trade (77), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16701?
In ZIP code 16701, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 16701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16701 is 15.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16701?
In ZIP code 16701, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16701 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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