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Eldred, PA
Borough in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
Population
566
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
647
ZIP codes
0
Eldred and its ZIP codes
Eldred at a glance
- Eldred is about 2.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,063, 37% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,900 (51% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $531 a month.
Local data for Eldred, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eldred, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,063
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$125,900
Median rent
$531/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
49.8
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (162), Irish Americans (158), Italian Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKean County. PPP loans are for Eldred.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,959
13,771 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,193
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$297M
FY 2026, $7,337 per person
How people get to work
Eldred, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit4.4%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eldred, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
181
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Eldred
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Portville, NYVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Weston Mills, NYCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 7 |
| RewCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1 |
| Olean, NYCity | 9.2 mi | 5.9 |
| ShinglehouseBorough | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| St. Bonaventure, NYCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| SmethportBorough | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Port AlleganyBorough | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Allegany, NYVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Foster BrookCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| BradfordCity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| Bolivar, NYVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Limestone, NYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| University of Pittsburgh BradfordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Richburg, NYVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Lewis RunBorough | 15 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eldred, PA in?
- Eldred is in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Eldred, PA?
- About 566 people live in Eldred, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eldred?
- Nearby places include Portville, NY (6.1 mi), Weston Mills, NY (8.4 mi), Rew (9 mi), Olean, NY (9.2 mi), Shinglehouse (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023