ZIP Code 16102
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New Castle · Lawrence County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 5,755
- Median income
- $56,053
- Median home value
- $104,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.4%
- Land area
- 62.3 sq mi
92/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▼ 62% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.9
New York
ZIP code 16102 in New Castle, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,755. The median household income is $56,053, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $104,900, 62% below the US average. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16102 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.3 square miles in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,755 residents, producing a population density of 92 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 16102 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16102 sits at $56,053 (28% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,733. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $104,900 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $1,006 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16102 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 16102 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 16102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16102.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 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 16102, 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
5,755
Population
62.3
Area (sq mi)
92
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16102?
43.9
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$56,053
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$30,733
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 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?
2,313
Total Housing Units
2,040
Occupied Units
273
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,900
Median Home Value
-54% vs state
$1,006
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 16102, employing approximately 771 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,137,000.
69
Businesses
771
Employees
$41.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 20.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 15.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.3% |
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 16102 vs 16112 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16112 | Bessemer, PA | 1,571 | 4.3 mi |
| 16160 | West Pittsburg, PA | 864 | 3.7 mi |
| 16116 | Edinburg, PA | 3,074 | 5.5 mi |
| 16141 | New Galilee, PA | 1,806 | 6.4 mi |
| 16120 | Enon Valley, PA | 2,463 | 5.5 mi |
| 16132 | Hillsville, PA | 355 | 5.4 mi |
| 44442 | New Middletown, OH | 4,006 | 6.7 mi |
| 16157 | Wampum, PA | 3,477 | 6.7 mi |
| 16101 | New Castle, PA | 34,042 | 7.2 mi |
| 44454 | Petersburg, OH | 1,153 | 7.0 mi |
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Official Data Resources for New Castle, PA
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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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