ZIP Code 16738

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Lewis Run · McKean County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,679

16/sq mi

Median income
$66,971

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$120,000

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.6%

Median age 38.9

Land area
169.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 16738 in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,679. The median household income is $66,971, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $120,000, 57% below the US average. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16738 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 169.6 square miles in Lewis Run, McKean County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,679 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 16738 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16738 sits at $66,971 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $19,617. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $120,000 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $865 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16738 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McKean County, so you can benchmark 16738 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 16738

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16738.

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 16738, Lewis Run, 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

2,679

Population

169.6

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16738?

38.9

Median Age

78.7%

Male

21.3%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 65.3%
African American 28.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

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

$19,617

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

673

Total Housing Units

467

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$120,000

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
16726 Cyclone, PA 542 7.5 mi
16732 Gifford, PA 293 6.2 mi
16701 Bradford, PA 17,980 7.9 mi
16725 Custer City, PA 166 7.6 mi
16733 Hazel Hurst, PA 222 9.7 mi
16740 Mount Jewett, PA 1,032 10.5 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Lewis Run, 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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