City

Smethport, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  McKean County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,691Population
💰$70,114Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$115,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,163 (44.7%)
Some College308 (11.8%)
Associates223 (8.6%)
Bachelors342 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree549 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College11.8%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,114 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$115,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units2,150
Vacant Units632

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Smethport, PA

Smethport is a city in Pennsylvania, located in McKean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,691 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Smethport is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,114 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Smethport is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smethport is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smethport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16749 3,691 $70,114 $115,000 $782 5.0% 34.3% 82.9%