16738 ZIP Code — Lewis Run, PA

Mckean County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16738 is located in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania, within Mckean County. It covers approximately 71.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,111 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16738

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 $104,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,841. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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 16738 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,111

population

71.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16738 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16738

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lewis Run	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16726 Cyclone (5.5 mi) 16740 Mount Jewett (6.1 mi) 16732 Gifford (6.9 mi) 16701 Bradford (6.9 mi) 16744 Rew (8.8 mi) 16735 Kane (10 mi) 16749 Smethport (10.2 mi) 16745 Rixford (12.8 mi) 16727 Derrick City (13.2 mi) 16729 Duke Center (13.5 mi) 16731 Eldred (17.6 mi) 15870 Wilcox (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,111
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	71.50 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	41.8244
Longitude	-78.6860
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	40.8%	50.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,111

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$67,841

Median household income

$19,352

Per capita income

$104,500

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

672

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

112

20–24

376

25–34

103

362

35–44

100

264

45–54

104

55–59

103

60–64

111

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	196	9.3%
18 and over	1,915	90.7%
65 and over	206	9.8%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.6%

Black or African American 28%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Two or more races 3.1%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,362	61.6%
Black or African American	618	28%
Hispanic or Latino	99	4.5%
Two or more races	69	3.1%
Other race	57	2.6%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	50.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	23.6%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$67,841

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,500
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	35.4%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	25.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.9%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	48	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	129	27.2%
Female householder, no spouse	65	13.7%
Households with children under 18	101	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	31.8%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.0%	23.9%
Married	16.9%	57.9%
Separated	5.1%	1.0%
Widowed	2.8%	5.5%
Divorced	11.2%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 53.1%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	5.2%
Kindergarten	11	4.8%
Elementary school	106	45.9%
High school	57	24.7%
College / grad school	45	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Retail trade 9.0%

Professional & management 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Construction 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Public administration 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	31.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	20.1%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	23.3%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.4%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.2%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,062	97.7%
Spanish	168	8.1%
Other Indo-European	163	7.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,950	92.4%
Born in same state	1,867	88.4%
Born in different state	1,054	49.9%
Foreign born	83	3.9%
Naturalized citizen	161	7.6%
Not a US citizen	16	9.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	154	7.3%
French	75	3.6%
Arab	71	3.4%
English	26	1.2%
Irish	12	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.5%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16738

What city is ZIP code 16738 in?

ZIP code 16738 is primarily assigned to Lewis Run, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16738 in?

ZIP code 16738 falls within Mckean County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16738?

9% 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 16738 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 16738 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16738?

The median home value in ZIP code 16738 is $104,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 16738?

ZIP code 16738 has an estimated population of 2,111 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16738 in?

ZIP code 16738 observes the EST timezone.