ZIP Code 16726

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Cyclone · McKean County · Pennsylvania

Population
542

8/sq mi

Median income
$71,750

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$143,900

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.9%

Median age 42.9

Land area
66.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16726 in Cyclone, Pennsylvania has a population of 542. The median household income is $71,750, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $143,900, 48% below the US average. 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16726 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.1 square miles in Cyclone, McKean County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 542 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 16726 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16726 sits at $71,750 (8% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,858. The poverty rate stands at 22.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $143,900 (37% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16726 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McKean County, so you can benchmark 16726 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 →

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 16726, Cyclone, 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

542

Population

66.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16726?

42.9

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$71,750

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$31,858

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

280

Total Housing Units

257

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$143,900

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 16726, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,000.

3

Businesses

4

Employees

$155K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 16726 vs 16744 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16744 Rew, PA 332 4.1 mi
16732 Gifford, PA 293 4.1 mi
16740 Mount Jewett, PA 1,032 7.2 mi
16733 Hazel Hurst, PA 222 7.3 mi
16738 Lewis Run, PA 2,679 7.5 mi
16749 Smethport, PA 4,319 7.6 mi
16725 Custer City, PA 166 8.0 mi
16745 Rixford, PA 611 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16726 in?
ZIP code 16726 (Cyclone) 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 16726?
ZIP code 16726 in Cyclone, PA has a population of 542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16726?
The median household income in ZIP 16726 is $71,750, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16726?
The median home value in ZIP 16726 is $143,900, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16726 is White at 98.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16726?
ZIP code 16726 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16726?
In ZIP code 16726, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 16726?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16726 is 21.7 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 16726?
In ZIP code 16726, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16726 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cyclone, PA

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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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