Bradford

City in McKean County, Pennsylvania

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Bradford is a city in McKean County, Pennsylvania, with 7,849 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,450 ft (442 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Foster, 1.2 miles E.

About Bradford

Bradford is a city in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located close to the border with New York state and approximately 78 miles (126 km) south of Buffalo, New York. Home to an oil refinery, Zippo headquarters and a University of Pittsburgh branch campus, Bradford is the principal city in the Bradford, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,849 at the 2020 census, down from 8,770 in 2010.

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Living in Bradford

Median household income
$56,161
Median home value
$85,600
Median rent
$800/mo
Median age
40.1
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Bradford, PA population

Bradford had 7,849 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,849
Density2,359 per sq mi (911 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bradford at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyMcKean County
TypeCity
Population7,849 (2020)
Land area3.33 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Water area0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²)
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Coordinates41.9610° N, 78.6409° W
ZIP code16725
Official websitebradfordpa.com
Census code (GEOID)4208040

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bradford

What county is Bradford in?

Bradford is in McKean County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Bradford, PA?

7,849 people lived in Bradford at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bradford, PA?

The ZIP code of Bradford is 16725.

What is the elevation of Bradford?

1,450 feet (442 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Bradford?

Foster (1.2 mi), University of Pittsburgh Bradford (2.0 mi), Foster Brook (2.5 mi), Limestone (3.9 mi), Lewis Run (6.5 mi).

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