16726 ZIP Code — Cyclone, PA

Mckean County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16726 is located in Cyclone, Pennsylvania, within Mckean County. It covers approximately 33.44 square miles and serves a population of 518 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16726

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16726 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

518

population

33.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16726 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16726

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16726. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cyclone	Acceptable
Cyclone	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16732 Gifford (2.4 mi) 16749 Smethport (4.9 mi) 16744 Rew (5.3 mi) 16738 Lewis Run (5.5 mi) 16740 Mount Jewett (6.8 mi) 16745 Rixford (9.3 mi) 16701 Bradford (10.2 mi) 16729 Duke Center (10.6 mi) 16735 Kane (11.2 mi) 16727 Derrick City (11.2 mi) 16731 Eldred (13.2 mi) 16750 Turtlepoint (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	518
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	33.44 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.8201
Longitude	-78.5791
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	50.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	15.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

518

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$60,250

Median household income

$39,047

Per capita income

$121,400

Median home value

$1,417

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

216

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	11.0%
18 and over	461	89.0%
65 and over	81	15.6%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	504	96.4%
Two or more races	14	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	50.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	15.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 25.5%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	25.5%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	17.2%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$60,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 36.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,400
Median rent / month	$1,417
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	2.8%
Single-family detached	94.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	2.0%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	24.4%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	14.6%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.5%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	72.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	26	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	27	11.3%
Households with children under 18	43	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	21.8%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	5.9%
Married	73.8%	75.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	7.6%
Divorced	2.2%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 59.8%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	44	55.0%
High school	18	22.5%
College / grad school	18	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.3%

Construction 26.3%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Public administration 9.0%

Other services 7.9%

Retail trade 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	2.6%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	35.0%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.2%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	28.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.2%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	11.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	518	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	518	100.0%
Born in same state	510	98.5%
Born in different state	385	74.3%
Foreign born	8	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	15.1%
French	61	11.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	6.4%
English	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	92.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16726

What city is ZIP code 16726 in?

ZIP code 16726 is primarily assigned to Cyclone, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16726 in?

ZIP code 16726 falls within Mckean County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16726?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 16726 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 16726 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16726 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 16726 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16726?

The median home value in ZIP code 16726 is $121,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 16726 in?

ZIP code 16726 observes the EST timezone.