16749 ZIP Code — Smethport, PA

Mckean County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16749 is located in Smethport, Pennsylvania, within Mckean County. It covers approximately 185.65 square miles and serves a population of 4,020 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 16749

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 $112,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,917. 46% 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 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16749 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,020

population

185.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16749

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smethport	Acceptable
Smethport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16726 Cyclone (4.9 mi) 16732 Gifford (5.5 mi) 16744 Rew (7.5 mi) 16740 Mount Jewett (8.8 mi) 16745 Rixford (10.2 mi) 16738 Lewis Run (10.2 mi) 16750 Turtlepoint (11 mi) 16731 Eldred (12.1 mi) 16729 Duke Center (12.1 mi) 16743 Port Allegany (12.1 mi) 16735 Kane (12.4 mi) 16727 Derrick City (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,020
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	185.65 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	41.7869
Longitude	-78.4943
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	50.9%	50.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,020

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$62,917

Median household income

$34,927

Per capita income

$112,400

Median home value

$824

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,883

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

119

5–9

124

148

10–14

154

160

15–19

167

20–24

168

25–34

176

200

35–44

210

196

45–54

206

152

55–59

158

152

60–64

160

250

65–74

261

172

75–84

180

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	888	22.1%
18 and over	3,132	77.9%
65 and over	1,004	25.0%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,887	95.1%
Hispanic or Latino	68	1.7%
Two or more races	68	1.7%
Black or African American	35	0.9%
Other race	26	0.6%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	50.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	31.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$62,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,400
Median rent / month	$824
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	28.5%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	35.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	16.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.3%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	5.4%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	783	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	130	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	284	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	351	22.7%
Households with children under 18	397	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	639	41.3%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	23.6%
Married	50.8%	47.6%
Separated	0.9%	2.2%
Widowed	3.8%	15.5%
Divorced	14.2%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	3.7%
Kindergarten	46	4.7%
Elementary school	458	47.2%
High school	271	27.9%
College / grad school	159	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 20.5%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 7.3%

Public administration 6.5%

Professional & management 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 34.2%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	299	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	10.0%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,823	95.1%
Spanish	22	0.6%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.3%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,002	99.6%
Born in same state	3,999	99.5%
Born in different state	2,877	71.6%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	5.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	758	18.9%
Italian	600	14.9%
Arab	154	3.8%
English	51	1.3%
Polish	39	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	33	0.8%
German	20	0.5%
Dutch	7	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16749

What city is ZIP code 16749 in?

ZIP code 16749 is primarily assigned to Smethport, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16749 in?

ZIP code 16749 falls within Mckean County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16749 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 16749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 16749 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 16749 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16749?

The median home value in ZIP code 16749 is $112,400.

Does ZIP code 16749 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 16749 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 16749 in?

ZIP code 16749 observes the EST timezone.