16729 ZIP Code — Duke Center, PA

Mckean County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16729 is located in Duke Center, Pennsylvania, within Mckean County. It covers approximately 15.33 square miles and serves a population of 689 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16729

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 $104,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,625. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16729 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

689

population

15.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16729 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16729

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Duke Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16745 Rixford (2.1 mi) 16727 Derrick City (2.3 mi) 16744 Rew (5.3 mi) 16731 Eldred (6.3 mi) 16732 Gifford (8.2 mi) 14760 Olean (9.3 mi) 14753 Limestone (9.9 mi) 14706 Allegany (10.4 mi) 16750 Turtlepoint (10.6 mi) 16726 Cyclone (10.6 mi) 16701 Bradford (12 mi) 14770 Portville (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	689
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	15.33 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.9622
Longitude	-78.4989
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	56.3%	50.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	15.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

689

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$60,625

Median household income

$28,775

Per capita income

$104,200

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

287

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	128	18.6%
18 and over	561	81.4%
65 and over	118	17.1%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	687	99.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%
Two or more races	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	50.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	15.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 27.7%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	27.7%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	12.4%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$60,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 35.0%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,200
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	1.2%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	14.8%
1939 or earlier	49.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	39.5%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	48.3%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.7%
Electricity	3.4%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	24	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	34	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	47	17.6%
Households with children under 18	66	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	34.1%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	26.2%
Married	64.8%	55.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	1.0%	8.4%
Divorced	11.8%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	7.9%
Kindergarten	4	2.9%
Elementary school	55	39.6%
High school	35	25.2%
College / grad school	34	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 11.8%

Construction 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Public administration 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Other services 2.1%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 32.0%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 19.1%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	668	97.0%
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)	684	99.3%
Born in same state	680	98.7%
Born in different state	392	56.9%
Foreign born	4	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.7%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	108	15.7%
Italian	82	11.9%
Arab	78	11.3%
Irish	18	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	8	1.2%
English	7	1%
Polish	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16729

What city is ZIP code 16729 in?

ZIP code 16729 is primarily assigned to Duke Center, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16729 in?

ZIP code 16729 falls within Mckean County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16729?

19% of residents in ZIP code 16729 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 16729 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 16729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16729 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 16729 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16729?

The median home value in ZIP code 16729 is $104,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 16729 in?

ZIP code 16729 observes the EST timezone.