Kane, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16735
McKean County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,309
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,489
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kane 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
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16735 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16735 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,309 residents across 708.9 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16735 reports a modest median household income of $57,489 (26% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,221. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,900 (59% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $841; owner occupancy is 74.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McKean County, so 16735 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 16735
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kane, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16735.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
14 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 16735, Kane, 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
6,309
Population
708.9
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16735?
44.6
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$57,489
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$32,221
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16735 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Kane, 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)
$57,489 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
3,312housing units
3,312
Total Housing Units
2,625
Occupied Units
687
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,900
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$841
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 184 business establishments in ZIP 16735, employing approximately 1,833 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,138,000.
184
Businesses
1,833
Employees
$86.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 9.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 14 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 8 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.3% |
| Utilities | 7 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.7% |
| Information | 4 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.2% |
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 16735 vs 16734 →
ZIP 16735 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16735
Kane (16735)
6,309 residents
- 15845
Johnsonburg (15845)
3,197 residents
- 16734 287
James City (16734)
287 residents
- 16333 240
Ludlow (16333)
240 residents
- 16728 25
De Young (16728)
25 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16735 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16735 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15845
Johnsonburg (15845)
$68,347 median income
- 16734
James City (16734)
$65,789 median income
- 16735
Kane (16735)
$57,489 median income
- 16333
Ludlow (16333)
$44,405 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16735 ranks #3 of 4 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 16735, 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 (6,309 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 16735 in?
ZIP code 16735 (Kane) 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 16735?
ZIP code 16735 in Kane, PA has a population of 6,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16735?
The median household income in ZIP 16735 is $57,489, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16735?
The median home value in ZIP 16735 is $93,900, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16735?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16735 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16735?
ZIP code 16735 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 1,833 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16735?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16735 are: Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (28), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16735?
In ZIP code 16735, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 16735?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16735 is 23.4 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 16735?
In ZIP code 16735, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16735?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16735 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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