Port Allegany, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16743
McKean County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,942
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,083
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Allegany pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16743 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16743 covers 277.6 square miles in Port Allegany, McKean County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,942 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16743 reports a modest median household income of $54,083 (31% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,555. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,600 (47% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $770; owner occupancy is 75.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McKean County, so 16743 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 16743
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Allegany, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16743.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 16743, Port Allegany, 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
3,942
Population
277.6
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16743?
39.3
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$54,083
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$29,555
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16743 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Port Allegany, 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)
$54,083 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
1,928housing units
1,928
Total Housing Units
1,642
Occupied Units
286
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,600
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$770
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 16743, employing approximately 721 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,893,000.
75
Businesses
721
Employees
$34.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.0% |
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 16743 vs 16750 →
ZIP 16743 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16743
Port Allegany (16743)
3,942 residents
- 16746 1,265
Roulette (16746)
1,265 residents
- 16750 417
Turtlepoint (16750)
417 residents
- 16724 143
Crosby (16724)
143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16743 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16743 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16750
Turtlepoint (16750)
$122,689 median income
- 16743
Port Allegany (16743)
$54,083 median income
- 16746
Roulette (16746)
$51,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16743 ranks #2 of 3 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 16743, 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 (3,942 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 16743 in?
ZIP code 16743 (Port Allegany) 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 16743?
ZIP code 16743 in Port Allegany, PA has a population of 3,942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16743?
The median household income in ZIP 16743 is $54,083, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16743?
The median home value in ZIP 16743 is $120,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16743 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16743?
ZIP code 16743 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 721 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16743?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16743 are: Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (11), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16743?
In ZIP code 16743, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 16743?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16743 is 24.7 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 16743?
In ZIP code 16743, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16743 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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