ZIP Code 16740

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Mount Jewett · McKean County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,032

9/sq mi

Median income
$48,500

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$75,300

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.9%

Median age 47.8

Land area
109.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 16740 in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,032. The median household income is $48,500, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $75,300, 73% below the US average. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16740 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 109.8 square miles in Mount Jewett, McKean County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,032 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 16740 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16740 sits at $48,500 (38% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,971. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $75,300 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $667 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16740 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McKean County, so you can benchmark 16740 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 16740

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,032

Population

109.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Mount Jewett, 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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