ZIP Code 16748, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code 16748 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 16748 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in McKean County / Potter County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,908. The land area covers 108.91 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,908 | ±226 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,181 | ±96 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,617 | ±105 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,181 | ±96 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 436 | ±65 |
| Median Home Value | $104,000 | ±$14,730 |
| Median Gross Rent | $745 | ±$82 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,250 | ±$5,069 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,399 | ±$2,349 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 322 | ±122 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,387 | ±160 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.1% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 39,478 (2024)
ID: 173731
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
500 W MAIN ST, SMETHPORT PA 16749-1149
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RICHBURG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BOLIVAR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BOLIVAR, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | OLEAN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Coudersport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Coudersport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | OLEAN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | OLEAN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | OLEAN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Shinglehouse, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 17.0 mi away | 1825 Windfall Rd, Olean, NY, 14760 |
7163768200
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OSWAYO VALLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 103 NORTH PLEASANT STREET, SHINGLEHOUSE, PA, 16748 |
(814) 697-6691
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St Bonaventure University
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College | 19.7 mi away | 3261 W. State Road, Saint Bonaventure, NY, 14778-9800 |
7163752000
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GENESEE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 8351 STATE ROUTE 417, LITTLE GENESEE, NY, 14754 |
(585) 928-1915
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BOLIVAR FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 390 MAIN STREET, BOLIVAR, NY, 14715 |
(585) 928-2015
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COLONIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 160 MAIN STREET, RICHBURG, NY, 14774 |
(585) 928-2694
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SAMUEL W SMITH MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 201 E MAPLE ST, PORT ALLEGANY, PA, 16743 |
(814) 642-9210
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PORTVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 2 NORTH MAIN STREET, PORTVILLE, NY, 14770 |
(716) 933-8441
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COUDERSPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 502 PARK AVE, COUDERSPORT, PA, 16915 |
(814) 274-9382
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GENESEE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 301 MAIN STREET, GENESEE, PA, 16923 |
(814) 228-3328
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OSWAYO 1 ENE, PA US, located 7.2 miles from ZCTA5 16748. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4° | 10.9° | 20.7° | 2.90" | 14.1" |
| February | 33.0° | 11.6° | 22.3° | 2.15" | 12.3" |
| March | 42.2° | 19.0° | 30.6° | 2.96" | 11.3" |
| April | 55.0° | 29.2° | 42.1° | 3.72" | 1.9" |
| May | 67.5° | 40.1° | 53.8° | 3.66" | 0.2" |
| June | 75.1° | 49.9° | 62.5° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.9° | 52.9° | 65.9° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.7° | 51.5° | 64.6° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.5° | 44.8° | 57.6° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 35.0° | 46.9° | 4.01" | 0.7" |
| November | 45.9° | 25.7° | 35.8° | 3.24" | 5.1" |
| December | 34.8° | 19.0° | 26.9° | 3.08" | 14.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinglehouse borough | Borough | 2.9 mi | — |
| Oswayo borough | Borough | 6.5 mi | — |
| Bolivar village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
| Richburg village | Village | 10.2 mi | — |
| Port Allegany borough | Borough | 11.1 mi | — |
| Roulette CDP | CDP | 11.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 16748. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.