ZIP Code 16749

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Smethport · McKean County · Pennsylvania

Population
4,319

10/sq mi

Median income
$72,250

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$120,100

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.1%

Median age 52.7

Land area
423.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 16749 in Smethport, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,319. The median household income is $72,250, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $120,100, 57% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16749 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 423.4 square miles in Smethport, McKean County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,319 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 16749 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16749 sits at $72,250 (7% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,969. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $120,100 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $777 per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16749 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McKean County, so you can benchmark 16749 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 16749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16749.

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 16749, Smethport, 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

4,319

Population

423.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16749?

52.7

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$72,250

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$43,969

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 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 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,211

Total Housing Units

1,600

Occupied Units

611

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$120,100

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$777

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 16749, employing approximately 807 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,920,000.

81

Businesses

807

Employees

$36.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 13 16.1%
Retail trade 11 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 13.6%
Construction 9 11.1%
Finance and insurance 7 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.7%

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 16749 vs 16730 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16730 East Smethport, PA 121 3.6 mi
16724 Crosby, PA 143 4.0 mi
16726 Cyclone, PA 542 7.6 mi
16740 Mount Jewett, PA 1,032 8.1 mi
16744 Rew, PA 332 9.7 mi
16750 Turtlepoint, PA 417 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16749 in?
ZIP code 16749 (Smethport) 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 16749?
ZIP code 16749 in Smethport, PA has a population of 4,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16749?
The median household income in ZIP 16749 is $72,250, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16749?
The median home value in ZIP 16749 is $120,100, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16749?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16749 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16749?
ZIP code 16749 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 807 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16749?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16749 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16749?
In ZIP code 16749, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 16749?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16749 is 20.7 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 16749?
In ZIP code 16749, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16749?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16749 is 15.4% 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 Smethport, 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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