ZIP Code 16159 Demographics

Mercer County, Pennsylvania  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 16159 compared to county averages.

Total Population

4,616

↓ 95.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$64,294

↑ +12.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$157,400

↑ +7.7% vs county

Median Age

54.8 yrs

↓ +21.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.2%

↓ +14.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 16159 compares to Mercer County and Pennsylvania overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 16159 $64k Mercer $57k Pennsylvania $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 16159 $157k Mercer $146k Pennsylvania $226k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

79.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$747

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 16159 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$157,400
Down Payment (20%)$31,480
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$999P&I: $796 | Tax: $157 | Ins: $46
Rent (Local Median)
$747
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $252/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 16159, sorted by distance.

16161 3.0 mi away mercer county 16121 3.9 mi away mercer county 16148 5.4 mi away mercer county 16146 5.5 mi away mercer county 16142 6.8 mi away lawrence county 16113 8.8 mi away mercer county 16150 8.9 mi away mercer county 16154 11.7 mi away mercer county

About Mercer County

Mercer County is located in Pennsylvania and has a total population of 110,600. The county's median household income is $57,353 and median home value is $146,100. ZIP code 16159 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Mercer County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.