ZIP Code 16731

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Eldred · McKean County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,818

18/sq mi

Median income
$61,991

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$107,500

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.5%

Median age 51.7

Land area
154.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 16731 in Eldred, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,818. The median household income is $61,991, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $107,500, 61% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16731 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 154.0 square miles in Eldred, McKean County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,818 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 16731 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16731 sits at $61,991 (20% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,845. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $107,500 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $693 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16731 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McKean County, so you can benchmark 16731 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 16731

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16731.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 16731, Eldred, 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

2,818

Population

154.0

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16731?

51.7

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$61,991

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$37,845

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,330

Total Housing Units

1,171

Occupied Units

159

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$107,500

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$693

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 16731, employing approximately 240 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,249,000.

34

Businesses

240

Employees

$7.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 23.5%
Retail trade 6 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 11.8%
Construction 3 8.8%

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 16731 vs 16729 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16729 Duke Center, PA 761 5.3 mi
14788 Westons Mills, NY 163 8.1 mi
16745 Rixford, PA 611 5.8 mi
16750 Turtlepoint, PA 417 5.9 mi
14760 Olean, NY 18,775 9.1 mi
14770 Portville, NY 2,963 7.6 mi
14721 Ceres, NY 230 7.3 mi
16730 East Smethport, PA 121 9.2 mi
14778 Saint Bonaventure, NY 1,453 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16731 in?
ZIP code 16731 (Eldred) 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 16731?
ZIP code 16731 in Eldred, PA has a population of 2,818 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16731?
The median household income in ZIP 16731 is $61,991, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16731?
The median home value in ZIP 16731 is $107,500, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16731?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16731 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16731?
ZIP code 16731 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16731?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16731 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16731?
In ZIP code 16731, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 16731?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16731 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16731?
In ZIP code 16731, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16731?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16731 is 11.7% 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 Eldred, 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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