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Mount Jewett, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16740

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

1,032
9/sq mi
$48,500
Median income
$75,300
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Jewett pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16740 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16740 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Jewett, McKean County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,032 residents across 109.8 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16740 reports a modest median household income of $48,500 (38% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,971. Local economic indicators show a 16.6% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $75,300 (67% below the state average); renters pay a median of $667 monthly, and 83.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is -. To put 16740 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in McKean County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 16740

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Jewett, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16740.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16740, Mount Jewett, 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

1,032

Population

109.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16740?

47.8

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
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 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$48,500

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$25,971

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 16740 ranks nationally

Mount Jewett, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,500 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

568

Total Housing Units

394

Occupied Units

174

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$75,300

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$667

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 16740, employing approximately 218 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,649,000.

27

Businesses

218

Employees

$12.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 18.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 11.1%

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 16740 vs 16733 →

ZIP 16740 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 16740 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 16740 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 16740 ranks #6 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
16733 Hazel Hurst, PA 222 1.3 mi
16726 Cyclone, PA 542 7.2 mi
15870 Wilcox, PA 1,326 8.3 mi
16749 Smethport, PA 4,319 8.1 mi
16738 Lewis Run, PA 2,679 10.5 mi
16730 East Smethport, PA 121 10.9 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 Mount Jewett, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16740 in? ▼
ZIP code 16740 (Mount Jewett) 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 16740? ▼
ZIP code 16740 in Mount Jewett, PA has a population of 1,032 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16740? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16740 is $48,500, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16740? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16740 is $75,300, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16740? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16740 is White at 96.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16740? ▼
ZIP code 16740 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 218 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16740? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16740 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5), Transportation and warehousing (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16740? ▼
In ZIP code 16740, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 16740? ▼
In ZIP code 16740, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16740? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16740 is 16.6% 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.