PlainZIP

Duke Center, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16729

McKean County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

761
21/sq mi
$57,574
Median income
$99,400
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duke Center pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16729 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Duke Center, McKean County, Pennsylvania, home to just 761 residents across 35.9 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16729 reports a modest median household income of $57,574 (26% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,610. Local economic indicators show a 28.9% poverty rate alongside 7.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $99,400 for a typical home value (56% below the state average), with rent averaging $640 a month; 84.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McKean County, so you can benchmark 16729 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 16729, Duke Center, 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

761

Population

35.9

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16729?

47.5

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 98.7%
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 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$57,574

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$29,610

Per Capita Income

28.9%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 16729 ranks nationally

Duke Center, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,574 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

368

Total Housing Units

315

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$99,400

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$640

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 16729, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $990,000.

6

Businesses

21

Employees

$990K

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 16729 vs 16745 →

ZIP 16729 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16729 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16729 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 16729 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
16745 Rixford, PA 611 2.8 mi
16727 Derrick City, PA 211 3.1 mi
16731 Eldred, PA 2,818 5.3 mi
14778 Saint Bonaventure, NY 1,453 8.0 mi
14760 Olean, NY 18,775 8.3 mi
16744 Rew, PA 332 8.1 mi
14788 Westons Mills, NY 163 8.5 mi
16730 East Smethport, PA 121 10.4 mi
16732 Gifford, PA 293 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in McKean County

16701 standard
Bradford, PA
Pop: 17,980
16735 standard
Kane, PA
Pop: 6,309
16749 standard
Smethport, PA
Pop: 4,319
16743 standard
Port Allegany, PA
Pop: 3,942
16731 standard
Eldred, PA
Pop: 2,818
16738 standard
Lewis Run, PA
Pop: 2,679

Related Areas

McKean County Duke Center, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16729 in? ▼
ZIP code 16729 (Duke Center) 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 16729? ▼
ZIP code 16729 in Duke Center, PA has a population of 761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16729? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16729 is $57,574, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16729? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16729 is $99,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16729? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16729 is White at 98.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16729? ▼
ZIP code 16729 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16729? ▼
In ZIP code 16729, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16729? ▼
In ZIP code 16729, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16729? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16729 is 28.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.