City

Bradford, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  McKean County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥16,584Population
💰$61,996Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$97,600Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.1%
Asian0.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma181 (1.7%)
HS Graduate4,581 (42%)
Some College1,568 (14.4%)
Associates1,147 (10.5%)
Bachelors980 (9%)
Graduate Degree2,450 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College14.4%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,996 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$97,600 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units7,544
Vacant Units744

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
61%
About Bradford, PA

Bradford is a city in Pennsylvania, located in McKean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,584 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Bradford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,996 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bradford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bradford is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.49%).

Bradford, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Bradford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16701 16,584 $61,996 $97,600 $758 4.0% 31.5% 77.2%