16734 ZIP Code — James City, PA

Elk County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16734 is located in James City, Pennsylvania, within Elk County. It covers approximately 0.70 square miles and serves a population of 194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

194

population

0.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16734 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16734

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16734. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
James City	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	194
Population density	277 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	0.70 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.5383
Longitude	-78.8862
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	51.7%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

194

Population

277

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$59,643

Median household income

$31,448

Per capita income

$58,500

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	24	12.4%
18 and over	170	87.6%
65 and over	39	20.1%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	189	95%
Hispanic or Latino	5	2.5%
Two or more races	5	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	44.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 34.0%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	34.0%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
Median income	$59,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.4%

$50k–$100k 47.8%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,500
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	55.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	48.9%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.0%
Electricity	20.2%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	40	42.6%
Cohabiting couple	13	13.8%
Male householder, no spouse	27	28.7%
Female householder, no spouse	14	14.9%
Households with children under 18	15	16.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	29.8%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	30.6%
Married	44.0%	50.6%
Separated	10.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.0%	8.2%
Divorced	10.0%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 73.1%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 1.9%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	15.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	4	12.5%
High school	16	50.0%
College / grad school	7	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 46.1%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Retail trade 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Construction 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	2.9%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	49.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.2%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	25.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	189	97.4%
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)	194	100.0%
Born in same state	194	100.0%
Born in different state	169	87.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	42	21.6%
French	25	12.9%
Arab	16	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	4.6%
Polish	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16734

What city is ZIP code 16734 in?

ZIP code 16734 is primarily assigned to James City, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16734 in?

ZIP code 16734 falls within Elk County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16734?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 16734 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 16734 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16734?

The median home value in ZIP code 16734 is $58,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 16734?

ZIP code 16734 has an estimated population of 194 residents, with a density of 277 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16734 in?

ZIP code 16734 observes the EST timezone.