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 High-density area
- $51,128
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16101 (New Castle, PA) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 185.5 in 2023 to 195.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,309. The poverty rate is 19.4%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,600 (51% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $725; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 16101 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Construction
Construction
71 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 16101?
43.8
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,698housing units
14,698
Total Housing Units
13,265
Occupied Units
1,433
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,600
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 16101
New Castle (16101)
34,042 residents
- 16117
Ellwood City (16117)
17,185 residents
- 16105
New Castle (16105)
15,448 residents
- 16102 5,755
New Castle (16102)
5,755 residents
- 16157 3,477
Wampum (16157)
3,477 residents
- 16156 3,319
Volant (16156)
3,319 residents
- 16051 3,043
Portersville (16051)
3,043 residents
- 16141 1,806
New Galilee (16141)
1,806 residents
- 16160 864
West Pittsburg (16160)
864 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16101 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16051
Portersville (16051)
$88,958 median income
- 16141
New Galilee (16141)
$73,910 median income
- 16117
Ellwood City (16117)
$73,045 median income
- 16156
Volant (16156)
$69,054 median income
- 16105
New Castle (16105)
$65,855 median income
- 16157
Wampum (16157)
$60,345 median income
- 16102
New Castle (16102)
$56,053 median income
- 16101
New Castle (16101)
$51,128 median income
- 16160
West Pittsburg (16160)
$44,510 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16101, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (34,042 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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