Lewis Run, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16738
McKean County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,679
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,971
- Median income Near-median income area
- $120,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lewis Run pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16738 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16738 covers 169.6 square miles in Lewis Run, McKean County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,679 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16738 reports a modest median household income of $66,971 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,617. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,000 (47% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $865; owner occupancy is 89.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McKean County, so 16738 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 16738
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lewis Run, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16738.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 16738, Lewis Run, 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
2,679
Population
169.6
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16738?
38.9
Median Age
78.7%
Male
21.3%
Female
8.9%
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?
$66,971
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$19,617
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16738 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Lewis Run, 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)
$66,971 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
673housing units
673
Total Housing Units
467
Occupied Units
206
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,000
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$865
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 16738, employing approximately 648 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,573,000.
25
Businesses
648
Employees
$34.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 28.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.0% |
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 16738 vs 16726 →
ZIP 16738 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
- 16740 1,032
Mount Jewett (16740)
1,032 residents
- 16726 542
Cyclone (16726)
542 residents
- 16732 293
Gifford (16732)
293 residents
- 16733 222
Hazel Hurst (16733)
222 residents
- 16725 166
Custer City (16725)
166 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16738 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16738 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
- 16726
Cyclone (16726)
$71,750 median income
- 16738
Lewis Run (16738)
$66,971 median income
- 16701
Bradford (16701)
$65,102 median income
- 16733
Hazel Hurst (16733)
$48,750 median income
- 16740
Mount Jewett (16740)
$48,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16738 ranks #4 of 7 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 16738, 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 (2,679 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 16738 in?
ZIP code 16738 (Lewis Run) 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 16738?
ZIP code 16738 in Lewis Run, PA has a population of 2,679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16738?
The median household income in ZIP 16738 is $66,971, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16738?
The median home value in ZIP 16738 is $120,000, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16738?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16738 is White at 65.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16738?
ZIP code 16738 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 648 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16738?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16738 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (5), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16738?
In ZIP code 16738, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 16738?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16738 is 24.1 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 16738?
In ZIP code 16738, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16738?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16738 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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