16426 ZIP Code — Mc Kean, PA

Erie County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16426 is located in Mc Kean, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. It covers approximately 28.75 square miles and serves a population of 3,401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16426

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,076. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16426 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,401

population

28.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16426 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16426

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Kean	Acceptable
Mc Kean	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16415 Fairview (6 mi) 16506 Erie (6.1 mi) 16565 Erie (6.6 mi) 16412 Edinboro (6.8 mi) 16444 Edinboro (7.2 mi) 16509 Erie (7.3 mi) 16441 Waterford (7.4 mi) 16508 Erie (8.4 mi) 16417 Girard (9.2 mi) 16410 Cranesville (9.3 mi) 16502 Erie (9.4 mi) 16505 Erie (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,401
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	28.75 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	41.9776
Longitude	-80.1371
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,401

Population

118

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$77,076

Median household income

$35,727

Per capita income

$192,600

Median home value

$814

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

1,243

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

130

20–24

130

161

25–34

161

181

35–44

181

245

45–54

245

108

55–59

107

139

60–64

138

268

65–74

266

107

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	569	16.7%
18 and over	2,832	83.3%
65 and over	853	25.1%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 4.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,237	95.1%
Two or more races	160	4.7%
Black or African American	4	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	47.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	26.6%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$77,076

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 27.4%

$200k–$300k 24.7%

$300k–$500k 19.8%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,600
Median rent / month	$814
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	48.7%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.5%
Electricity	4.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.6%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	833	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	159	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	141	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	297	20.8%
Households with children under 18	325	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	582	40.7%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	23.5%
Married	56.7%	58.5%
Separated	0.7%	1.6%
Widowed	2.5%	8.1%
Divorced	8.2%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 51.9%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	6.5%
Kindergarten	19	4.1%
Elementary school	250	53.8%
High school	131	28.2%
College / grad school	35	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 14.5%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Professional & management 14.0%

Construction 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Other services 2.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 22.1%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 33.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	71.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	366	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,239	95.2%
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)	3,359	98.8%
Born in same state	3,347	98.4%
Born in different state	2,827	83.1%
Foreign born	12	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	42	1.2%
Not a US citizen	40	95.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	825	24.3%
French	371	10.9%
Arab	136	4%
English	24	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	0.3%
Irish	9	0.3%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16426

What city is ZIP code 16426 in?

ZIP code 16426 is primarily assigned to Mc Kean, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16426 in?

ZIP code 16426 falls within Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16426 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 16426 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 16426 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 16426 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 16426 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 16426 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16426 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 16426 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 16426 in?

ZIP code 16426 observes the EST timezone.