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 Low-density area
- $48,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $75,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,971. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $75,300 (67% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $667; owner occupancy is 83.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McKean County, so 16740 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 16740
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Jewett, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16740.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 16740?
47.8
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$48,500
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$25,971
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 16740 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Mount Jewett, 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)
$48,500 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
568housing units
568
Total Housing Units
394
Occupied Units
174
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$75,300
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 16749
Smethport (16749)
4,319 residents
- 16738
Lewis Run (16738)
2,679 residents
- 15870 1,326
Wilcox (15870)
1,326 residents
- 16740 1,032
Mount Jewett (16740)
1,032 residents
- 16726 542
Cyclone (16726)
542 residents
- 16733 222
Hazel Hurst (16733)
222 residents
- 16730 121
East Smethport (16730)
121 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16740 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16740 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16749
Smethport (16749)
$72,250 median income
- 16726
Cyclone (16726)
$71,750 median income
- 16738
Lewis Run (16738)
$66,971 median income
- 15870
Wilcox (15870)
$63,750 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 16740 ranks #6 of 6 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 16740, 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 (1,032 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 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.
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