McKean County, PA: Cities, ZIP Codes & Population
McKean County is a county-level area in Pennsylvania identified by the FIPS code 42083. Our data lists 9 places in it, led by Bradford, PA, with combined estimates of about 21,743 people across those places. This page shows its cities, ZIP codes, time zone and neighboring counties.
What are the key facts about McKean County?
| County | McKean County |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42083 |
| Places in our data | 9 |
| Places with a city page | 1 |
| Combined place estimates | 21,743 |
| Largest place | Bradford, PA (11,311) |
| Rank in state | 47th of 67 counties by combined place population |
| Weighted density | 1,867 per sq mi |
| Time zone | Eastern time |
| ZIP codes | 8 |
Which cities and towns are in McKean County?
McKean County has 1 place large enough for a full page on this site. They are ranked below by estimated population, together with whether each is incorporated, its density in people per square mile and the number of ZIP codes it uses. Bradford, PA is the largest.
| Place | Type | Population | Per sq mi | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford, PA | Incorporated | 11,311 | 2,450 | 1 |
The county also contains 8 smaller communities that appear here but do not have separate pages because their populations are too small for reliable data: Kane, Port Allegany, Smethport, Foster Brook, Mount Jewett, Eldred, Lewis Run, Rew. Residents of these places often depend on the county for services such as roads, courts and public health.
How large is McKean County compared with other counties in Pennsylvania?
Adding up the estimates for the places in our data gives 21,743 people, which ranks McKean County 47th among 67 counties in Pennsylvania. The average listed place has about 2,416 residents. The weighted density is about 1,867 people per square mile, which is suburban by our scale. These totals add up place estimates, so they can differ from the official county population, which includes people outside any listed place. See why population figures differ.
What ZIP codes are in McKean County?
The places in McKean County use 8 ZIP codes: 16701, 16731, 16735, 16738, 16740, 16743, 16744, 16749. Every code begins with 1, which is assigned to the Mid-Atlantic (Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania). A ZIP code can cross county lines, so a code listed here may also serve addresses in a neighboring county. Use the ZIP code lookup to check a single code, or read how ZIP codes work.
Which counties are near McKean County?
The closest counties by distance between the average locations of their places are listed below. The distance is a rough guide to how close the areas are, because county shapes vary widely.
- Cattaraugus County, NY — about 28 miles north (center to center), 40,060 people in listed places
- Potter County, PA — about 30 miles east (center to center), 5,292 people in listed places
- Elk County, PA — about 30 miles south (center to center), 21,427 people in listed places
- Cameron County, PA — about 35 miles southeast (center to center), 2,402 people in listed places
- Warren County, PA — about 36 miles west (center to center), 22,626 people in listed places
- Forest County, PA — about 39 miles southwest (center to center), 4,045 people in listed places
What does the FIPS code 42083 mean?
The first two digits, 42, identify Pennsylvania, and the last three, 083, identify McKean County inside that state. Government datasets use this code to join records without confusing counties that share a name. Our guide to counties and FIPS codes explains the numbering, and the Pennsylvania hub lists every county we cover in the state.
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Combined place populations are estimates from a compiled dataset and are not official county totals.