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Mckean County
Mount Jewett, PA
16740
16740 ZIP Code — Mount Jewett, PA
Mckean County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16740 is located in
Mount Jewett ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Mckean County .
It covers approximately 45.13 square miles and serves a population of
896 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 16740
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 $71,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $49,750. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 16740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
896
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
083
Geography
Land area
45.13 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
41.7394
Longitude
-78.6536
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.5%
50.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
30.7%
31.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
15.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.5%
2.4%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$49,750
Median household income
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 197 22.0% 18 and over 699 78.0% 65 and over 196 21.9% Median age 43.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 854 93% Two or more races 40 4.4% Hispanic or Latino 22 2.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.5%
50.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
30.7%
31.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
15.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.5%
2.4%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 7.4% $15k–$25k 14.6% $25k–$35k 13.0% $35k–$50k 10.9% $50k–$75k 23.9% $75k–$100k 10.3% $100k–$150k 9.0% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 2.9% Median income $49,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $71,700 Median rent / month $704 Owner occupied 85.7% Renter occupied 14.3% Vacant 33.6% Single-family detached 83.8% Large apartment buildings 0.4% Mobile homes 10.7% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.49
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 3.9% 1990–1999 7.4% 1980–1989 10.2% 1970–1979 11.3% 1960–1969 6.9% 1950–1959 10.4% 1940–1949 4.9% 1939 or earlier 43.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 14.3% 2 bedrooms 24.6% 3 bedrooms 39.1% 4 bedrooms 18.5% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.4% 1 vehicle 39.5% 2 vehicles 35.0% 3 or more 19.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 76.9% Electricity 7.4% Propane / LP gas 1.9% Fuel oil 1.1% Wood 10.6% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 160 42.4% Cohabiting couple 33 8.8% Male householder, no spouse 95 25.2% Female householder, no spouse 89 23.6% Households with children under 18 96 25.5% Households with seniors (65+) 155 41.1% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.1% 23.6% Married 42.2% 46.9% Separated 2.8% 0.3% Widowed 5.9% 14.3% Divorced 14.0% 14.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.2%
Some college, no degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.1% Bachelor's or higher 14.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 4.1% Kindergarten 5 3.4% Elementary school 93 63.3% High school 38 25.9% College / grad school 5 3.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.2%
Public administration
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Professional & management
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.0% Service 33.1% Sales & office 11.6% Natural resources & construction 15.5% Production & transportation 18.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.7% Government 15.7% Self-employed 7.7% Unpaid family workers 0.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.8% Carpool 12.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.6% Work from home 2.9% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 33.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.9% Retirement income 26.3% Supplemental Security 6.9% Cash public assistance 4.2% Food stamps / SNAP 19.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.8% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.8% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 25.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.0% Depression 23.5% Fair or poor health 17.1% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.2% Visited dentist 60.0% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 17.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 58 8.3%
Disability % Any disability 17.3% Under 18 6.6% 18–64 years 12.5% 65 and over 40.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.4% Public insurance 52.1% No insurance 10.2% Uninsured under 19 25.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 836 93.3% 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) 886 98.9% Born in same state 886 98.9% Born in different state 711 79.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 1.1% Not a US citizen 10 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 85 9.5% French 68 7.6% Arab 44 4.9%
Ancestry Count % English 5 0.6% Norwegian 4 0.4% Polish 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.1% Internet access 92.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16740
What city is ZIP code 16740 in?
ZIP code 16740 is primarily assigned to Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16740 in?
ZIP code 16740 falls within Mckean County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 16740 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 16740 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 16740?
14% 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 16740 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 16740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16740?
The median home value in ZIP code 16740 is $71,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 16740 in?
ZIP code 16740 observes the EST timezone.
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