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New Castle, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16101

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,042
185/sq mi
$51,128
Median income
$110,600
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Castle pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
185
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16101 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16101 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, with 34,042 residents across 184.5 square miles, a density of 185 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16101 reports a modest median household income of $51,128 (34% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,309. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.7%. Median home value sits at $110,600 (51% below the state average), median rent at $725 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 16101 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 16101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Castle, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16101.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16101, New Castle, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

34,042

Population

184.5

Area (sq mi)

185

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 16101?

43.8

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 7.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,128

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$30,309

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16101 ranks nationally

New Castle, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,128 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,698

Total Housing Units

13,265

Occupied Units

1,433

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$110,600

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16101 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 132
2021 +13.1% 149
2022 +8.5% 162
2023 +14.5% 186
2024 +5.3% 195

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 773 business establishments in ZIP 16101, employing approximately 10,834 people with a combined annual payroll of $490,562,000.

773

Businesses

10,834

Employees

$490.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 121 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 112 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 100 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 82 10.6%
Construction 71 9.2%
Manufacturing 51 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 6.5%
Wholesale trade 38 4.9%
Finance and insurance 35 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 4.4%
Information 18 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 14 1.8%
Utilities 8 1.0%
Educational services 5 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16101 vs 16105 →

ZIP 16101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16101 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 16101 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
16105 New Castle, PA 15,448 5.4 mi
16160 West Pittsburg, PA 864 5.6 mi
16117 Ellwood City, PA 17,185 7.9 mi
16157 Wampum, PA 3,477 7.1 mi
16102 New Castle, PA 5,755 7.2 mi
16156 Volant, PA 3,319 8.4 mi
16051 Portersville, PA 3,043 8.2 mi
16141 New Galilee, PA 1,806 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

16117 standard
Ellwood City, PA
Pop: 17,185
16105 standard
New Castle, PA
Pop: 15,448
16142 standard
New Wilmington, PA
Pop: 7,056
16102 standard
New Castle, PA
Pop: 5,755
16157 standard
Wampum, PA
Pop: 3,477
16156 standard
Volant, PA
Pop: 3,319

Related Areas

Lawrence County New Castle, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16101 in? ▼
ZIP code 16101 (New Castle) is located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16101? ▼
ZIP code 16101 in New Castle, PA has a population of 34,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16101? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16101 is $51,128, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16101? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16101 is $110,600, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16101? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16101 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16101? ▼
ZIP code 16101 has 773 business establishments employing approximately 10,834 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16101? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16101 are: Retail trade (121), Other services (except public administration) (112), Health care and social assistance (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16101? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16101 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16101? ▼
In ZIP code 16101, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 16101? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16101 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16101? ▼
In ZIP code 16101, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16101? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16101 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.