16735 ZIP Code — Kane, PA

Mckean County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16735 is located in Kane, Pennsylvania, within Mckean County. It covers approximately 263.16 square miles and serves a population of 6,411 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16735

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 $85,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,445. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 16735 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,411
population
263.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16735 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16735

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16735. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Kane Acceptable
Kane Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
16740 Mount Jewett (4.5 mi) 15870 Wilcox (8.3 mi) 16738 Lewis Run (10 mi) 16726 Cyclone (11.2 mi) 15845 Johnsonburg (11.9 mi) 16749 Smethport (12.4 mi) 16732 Gifford (13.6 mi) 16744 Rew (16.5 mi) 16701 Bradford (16.7 mi) 16347 Sheffield (17.2 mi) 15857 Saint Marys (17.4 mi) 15853 Ridgway (20 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 6,411
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 083
Geography
Land area 263.16 sq mi
Water area 0.21 sq mi
Latitude 41.6799
Longitude -78.6876
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 55.1% 50.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 29.9% 31.7% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 11.9% 15.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.1% 2.4% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,411
Population
24
People per sq mi
44.3
Median age
$53,445
Median household income
$28,386
Per capita income
$85,100
Median home value
$729
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
2,819
Housing units
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
154
Under 5
153
249
5–9
247
158
10–14
156
233
15–19
230
187
20–24
185
294
25–34
291
379
35–44
375
394
45–54
390
203
55–59
200
246
60–64
244
376
65–74
371
267
75–84
263
83
85+
83
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,36921.4%
18 and over5,04278.6%
65 and over1,44322.5%
Median age44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%
Two or more races 2.8%
Black or African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
GroupCount%
White6,12994.9%
Two or more races1842.8%
Black or African American560.9%
Hispanic or Latino470.7%
Asian390.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.1% 50.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 29.9% 31.7% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 11.9% 15.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.1% 2.4% 7.1%
Under $10k 4.7%
$10k–$15k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 12.1%
$25k–$35k 10.5%
$35k–$50k 14.8%
$50k–$75k 18.3%
$75k–$100k 14.9%
$100k–$150k 14.0%
$150k–$200k 3.4%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.7%
$10k–$15k3.6%
$15k–$25k12.1%
$25k–$35k10.5%
$35k–$50k14.8%
$50k–$75k18.3%
$75k–$100k14.9%
$100k–$150k14.0%
$150k–$200k3.4%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$53,445

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%
$50k–$100k 37.2%
$100k–$150k 14.9%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k–$300k 8.6%
$300k–$500k 5.2%
$500k–$1M 0.7%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$85,100
Median rent / month$729
Owner occupied76.9%
Renter occupied23.1%
Vacant24.5%
Single-family detached81.7%
Large apartment buildings3.3%
Mobile homes6.2%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.67

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20192.2%
2000–20092.8%
1990–19997.1%
1980–19897.9%
1970–197911.5%
1960–19697.7%
1950–195912.9%
1940–19499.3%
1939 or earlier38.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.7%
1 bedroom11.7%
2 bedrooms24.5%
3 bedrooms44.9%
4 bedrooms13.7%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.8%
1 vehicle39.1%
2 vehicles34.5%
3 or more21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas79.0%
Electricity9.7%
Propane / LP gas2.8%
Fuel oil2.2%
Wood5.5%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,35552.5%
Cohabiting couple1796.9%
Male householder, no spouse50719.7%
Female householder, no spouse53920.9%
Households with children under 1865425.3%
Households with seniors (65+)97437.8%
Average household size2.44

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.2%25.2%
Married53.8%50.6%
Separated3.9%2.6%
Widowed4.8%12.2%
Divorced7.3%9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.3%
HS graduate 47.2%
Some college, no degree 15.0%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 12.7%
Graduate / professional 7.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.7%
Bachelor's or higher19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1339.7%
Kindergarten876.4%
Elementary school60744.4%
High school39228.7%
College / grad school14810.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%
Manufacturing 17.4%
Retail trade 9.1%
Construction 8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%
Public administration 7.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.7%
Professional & management 4.6%
Other services 4.6%
Finance & real estate 4.5%
Agriculture & mining 3.1%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.4%
Service18.4%
Sales & office17.9%
Natural resources & construction12.4%
Production & transportation22.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.7%
Government12.2%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.3%
Carpool10.8%
Public transit0.1%
Walk3.1%
Work from home7.1%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)24.3

Poverty

All people 7.4%
Under 18 years 3.3%
18 and over 8.6%
Married-couple families 2.9%
Female-led households 29.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.6%
Retirement income29.7%
Supplemental Security6.1%
Cash public assistance5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP12.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.9%
High blood pressure36.1%
High cholesterol35.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis32.5%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.8%
Binge drinking17.6%
No physical activity25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.5%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health16.7%
Poor mental health15.6%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.5%
Visited dentist61.2%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss17.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4929.8%
Disability%
Any disability17.7%
Under 187.1%
18–64 years11.9%
65 and over44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.8%
Public insurance40.3%
No insurance3.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only6,10495.2%
Spanish80.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander50.1%
Other languages30.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)6,35799.2%
Born in same state6,34599.0%
Born in different state5,33583.2%
Foreign born120.2%
Naturalized citizen540.8%
Not a US citizen1120.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian70911.1%
French5047.9%
Arab3575.6%
Irish871.4%
AncestryCount%
English871.4%
Polish90.1%
Norwegian50.1%
Dutch40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.2%
Internet access90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16735

What city is ZIP code 16735 in?

ZIP code 16735 is primarily assigned to Kane, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16735 in?

ZIP code 16735 falls within Mckean County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16735 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 16735 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16735?

The median home value in ZIP code 16735 is $85,100.

Does ZIP code 16735 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 16735 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 16735?

ZIP code 16735 has an estimated population of 6,411 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16735 in?

ZIP code 16735 observes the EST timezone.

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