City

Oil City, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Venango County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥15,067Population
💰$57,368Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$84,800Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.8%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma119 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,777 (47.5%)
Some College1,064 (10.6%)
Associates961 (9.5%)
Bachelors1,225 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree1,919 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College10.6%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,368 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$84,800 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$809/mo
Total Housing Units7,648
Vacant Units1,331

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
66%
About Oil City, PA

Oil City is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Venango County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,067 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Oil City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,368 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Oil City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $809 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oil City is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oil City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16301 15,067 $57,368 $84,800 $809 6.3% 31.2% 70.6%