ZIP Code 16159, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code 16159 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 16159 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Lawrence County / Mercer County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,455. The land area covers 28.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,455 | ±479 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 53.1 yrs | ±8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,993 | ±197 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,191 | ±202 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,993 | ±197 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 198 | ±102 |
| Median Home Value | $178,000 | ±$11,738 |
| Median Gross Rent | $880 | ±$95 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,391 | ±$10,465 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,052 | ±$2,943 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 385 | ±248 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,867 | ±324 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.9% | ±6.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 84,233 (2024)
ID: 173729
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SECRETARY TREASURER
1492 E BROOK HARLANSBURG RD, NEW CASTLE PA 16101
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Hermitage, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Youngstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Brookfield, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brookfield, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Laurel Technical Institute
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College | 2.6 mi away | 2370 Broadway Avenue, Hermitage, PA, 16148 |
7249830700
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STEY NEVANT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 1000 ROEMER BLVD., FARRELL, PA, 16121 |
(724) 983-2714
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Sharon Regional School of Nursing
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College Vocational | 5.6 mi away | 740 E State St, Sharon, PA, 16146 | — |
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HUBBARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 436 W. LIBERTY ST., HUBBARD, OH, 44425 |
(330) 534-3512
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
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College | 5.9 mi away | 147 Shenango Avenue, Sharon, PA, 16146-1537 |
7249832803
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF THE SHENANGO VALLEY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 11 N SHARPSVILLE AVE, SHARON, PA, 16146 |
(724) 981-4360
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Westminster College
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College | 7.9 mi away | 319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA, 16172 |
7249468761
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CAMPBELL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 436 STRUTHERS COITSVILLE RD, LOWELLVILLE, OH, 44436 |
(330) 744-8636
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New Castle School of Trades
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College | 9.0 mi away | 4117 Pulaksi Road, New Castle, PA, 16101 |
7249648811
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BROOKFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 7032 GROVE ST, BROOKFIELD, OH, 44403 |
(330) 448-8134
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEW CASTLE 1 N, PA US, located 11.1 miles from ZCTA5 16159. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9° | 19.0° | 27.9° | 2.86" | 10.1" |
| February | 39.7° | 19.5° | 29.6° | 2.20" | 7.7" |
| March | 49.2° | 26.5° | 37.8° | 3.08" | 3.7" |
| April | 62.9° | 35.9° | 49.4° | 3.65" | 0.3" |
| May | 73.3° | 46.8° | 60.1° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 56.1° | 68.8° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.9° | 60.4° | 73.1° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.8° | 58.9° | 71.9° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.6° | 52.2° | 65.4° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.3° | 41.2° | 53.8° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.1° | 31.7° | 42.4° | 2.96" | 0.8" |
| December | 41.8° | 24.9° | 33.3° | 3.13" | 4.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middlesex borough | Borough | 1.8 mi | — |
| Pulaski CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Farrell city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| New Bedford CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Hubbard city | City | 4.7 mi | — |
| Masury CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 16159. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.