ZIP Code 16101
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New Castle · Lawrence County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 34,042
- Median income
- $51,128
- Median home value
- $110,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.9%
- Land area
- 184.5 sq mi
185/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.8
New York
ZIP code 16101 in New Castle, Pennsylvania has a population of 34,042. The median household income is $51,128, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $110,600, 60% below the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 184.5 square miles in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 34,042 residents, producing a population density of 185 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16101 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16101 sits at $51,128 (34% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,309. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $110,600 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 16101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$30,309
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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