16301 ZIP Code
Oil City, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16301 |
| City/Town: | Oil City |
| County: | Venango |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,178 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,558 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,893 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,746 |
| Median Home Value: | $80,600 |
| Land Area: | 94.7 sq miles
245.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4533, -79.6224 |
Population Information (16301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,178 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,725 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,453 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 677 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 826 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 906 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 945 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 859 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,500 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,802 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,944 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,201 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,185 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,951 | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 996 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 386 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $80,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $772 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,746 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,355 | 82.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,391 | 18.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,512 | 71.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,843 | 29.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,965 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 285 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 803 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,912 | 44.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,629 | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,246 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,414 | 12.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 676 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,558 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,028 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,818 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,893 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,989 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,459 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 521 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,596 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,093 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 999 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 362 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,320 | 94.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 129 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 42 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 76 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 611 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 529 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 179 | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 72 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 91 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16301 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 293 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 418 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 742 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 636 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 817 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,124 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 926 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,031 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 259 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 109 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16301 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,968 | 76.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 686 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 265 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 55 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 337 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16301 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 79 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 354 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 938 | 14.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 80 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 865 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 358 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 135 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 318 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 479 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,616 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 345 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 429 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 463 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (16301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,215 | 93.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,014 | 59.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,164 | 53.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 741 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16301 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,245 | 66.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,674 | 42.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,043 | 32.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 685 | 10.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 237 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,572 | 24.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16301 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,242 | 80.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 53 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 425 | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 218 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 244 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 53 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 238 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 261 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16301 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 144 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 402 | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 229 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 364 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 829 | 10.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 574 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 953 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 692 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,551 | 45.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16301 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 64 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 674 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,203 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,190 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,216 | 15.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 399 | 5.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16301 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,279 | 83.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 94 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 551 | 8.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 94 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 230 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 96 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16301 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 629 | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,441 | 38.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,402 | 37.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 883 | 13.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16301 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,182 | 26.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,453 | 32.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 839 | 18.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 486 | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 398 | 8.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 112 | 2.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 24 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $987 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $437 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $772 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (16301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,355 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,961 | 46.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 931 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,202 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,521 | 23.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,711 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,225 | 35.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16301 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,533 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,021 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,071 | 47.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 220 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,018 | 15.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,365 | 20.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16301 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,047 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 231 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 179 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,291 | 42.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 835 | 27.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 511 | 16.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,174 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,300 | 10.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,956 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,902 | 19.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 181 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,723 | 59.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 998 | 34.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16301 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,282 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,773 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,244 | 70.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 522 | 29.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 228 | 12.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,106 | 99.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 83 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 72 | 86.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 72 | 86.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 72 | 86.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 23 | 27.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1 | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 4.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16301 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,501 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,381 | 99.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 120 | 0.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 39 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 58 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 23 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16301 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,355 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,709 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
Oil City, PA16301