Oil City
City in Venango County, Pennsylvania
Oil City is a city in Venango County, Pennsylvania, with 9,613 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,017 ft (310 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodland Heights, 1.2 miles S.
- 9,613residents (2020 Census)
- 1,017 ftelevation · 310 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.6 km²
- 2,140 / sq mipopulation density
- 16343ZIP code
About Oil City
Oil City (Seneca: Tga:no's) is the largest city in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. Known for its prominence in the initial exploration and development of the petroleum industry, it is located at a bend in the Allegheny River at the mouth of Oil Creek. The population was 9,608 at the 2020 census, and it is the principal city of the Oil City micropolitan area.
Initial settlement of Oil City was sporadic, and tied to the iron industry. After the first oil wells were drilled in 1861, it became central to the petroleum industry while hosting headquarters for the Pennzoil, Quaker State, and Wolf's Head motor oil companies. Tourism plays a prominent role in the region by promoting oil heritage sites, nature trails, and Victorian architecture.
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Living in Oil City
- Median household income
- $51,316
- Median home value
- $74,100
- Median rent
- $821/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Oil City had 9,613 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,613 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,140 per sq mi (826 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oil City at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Venango County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,613 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.49 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi (0.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4288° N, 79.7078° W |
| ZIP code | 16343 |
| Official website | oilcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4256456 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oil City
- Woodland Heights1.2 mi S
- Hasson Heights2.1 mi NE
- Rouseville3.1 mi NE
- Seneca3.6 mi S
- Cranberry4.6 mi S
- Oakland5.4 mi NW
- Cornplanter5.5 mi NE
- Sugarcreek6.3 mi W
- Franklin7.2 mi SW
- President7.4 mi E
- Sandycreek9.0 mi SW
- Pinegrove9.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Oil City
What county is Oil City in?
Oil City is in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Oil City, PA?
9,613 people lived in Oil City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oil City, PA?
The ZIP code of Oil City is 16343.
What is the elevation of Oil City?
1,017 feet (310 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oil City?
Woodland Heights (1.2 mi), Hasson Heights (2.1 mi), Rouseville (3.1 mi), Seneca (3.6 mi), Cranberry (4.6 mi).
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