City

Port Allegany, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  McKean County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,960Population
💰$53,846Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$116,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty21.5% ▲ 115% above avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,069 (43.4%)
Some College276 (11.2%)
Associates118 (4.8%)
Bachelors381 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree579 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 4.8%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College11.2%
Associates4.8%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,846 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$116,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units1,940
Vacant Units390

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Port Allegany, PA

Port Allegany is a city in Pennsylvania, located in McKean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,960 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Port Allegany is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,846 is below the national average. Approximately 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Allegany is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Allegany is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Allegany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16743 3,960 $53,846 $116,100 $756 8.3% 39.0% 74.1%