Bradford
City in McKean County, Pennsylvania

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.
- 7,849residents (2020 Census)
- 1,450 ftelevation · 442 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 2,359 / sq mipopulation density
- 16725ZIP code
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 had 7,849 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,849 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,359 per sq mi (911 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bradford at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | McKean County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,849 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.33 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9610° N, 78.6409° W |
| ZIP code | 16725 |
| Official website | bradfordpa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4208040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bradford
- Foster1.2 mi E
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford2.0 mi SW
- Foster Brook2.5 mi NE
- Limestone, NY3.9 mi N
- Lewis Run6.5 mi S
- Rew6.8 mi SE
- Otto8.2 mi E
- Lafayette10.7 mi S
- Keating11.6 mi SE
- Corydon11.7 mi W
- St. Bonaventure, NY11.8 mi NE
- Allegany, NY11.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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