New Castle, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16105
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,448
- 217/sq mi High-density area
- $65,855
- Median income Near-median income area
- $183,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Castle pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 217
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16105 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 16105 (New Castle, PA) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.5 in 2023 to 195.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16105 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,448 residents across 71.1 square miles, a density of 217 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16105 reports a modest median household income of $65,855 (15% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,999. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $183,500 (19% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,044; owner occupancy is 76.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 16105 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 16105
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Castle, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16105.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
120 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Retail trade 47
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Finance and insurance 37
Finance and insurance
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 31
Accommodation and food services
31 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 16105, 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
15,448
Population
71.1
Area (sq mi)
217
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16105?
47.0
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
1.4%
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?
$65,855
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$42,999
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16105 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
New Castle, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,855 38th percentile higher than 38% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania 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
7,457housing units
7,457
Total Housing Units
6,907
Occupied Units
550
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,500
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,044
Median Rent
1959
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16105 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 140 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 151 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 166 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 180 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 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 425 business establishments in ZIP 16105, employing approximately 6,392 people with a combined annual payroll of $336,734,000.
425
Businesses
6,392
Employees
$336.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 28.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 30 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
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 16105 vs 16142 →
ZIP 16105 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
- 16105
New Castle (16105)
15,448 residents
- 16142 7,056
New Wilmington (16142)
7,056 residents
- 16102 5,755
New Castle (16102)
5,755 residents
- 16159 4,706
West Middlesex (16159)
4,706 residents
- 16156 3,319
Volant (16156)
3,319 residents
- 16116 3,074
Edinburg (16116)
3,074 residents
- 16143 2,901
Pulaski (16143)
2,901 residents
- 16160 864
West Pittsburg (16160)
864 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16105 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16105 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16143
Pulaski (16143)
$85,375 median income
- 16142
New Wilmington (16142)
$84,205 median income
- 16116
Edinburg (16116)
$69,559 median income
- 16159
West Middlesex (16159)
$69,391 median income
- 16156
Volant (16156)
$69,054 median income
- 16105
New Castle (16105)
$65,855 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 16105 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16142 | New Wilmington, PA | 7,056 | 6.0 mi |
| 16101 | New Castle, PA | 34,042 | 5.4 mi |
| 16116 | Edinburg, PA | 3,074 | 6.1 mi |
| 16160 | West Pittsburg, PA | 864 | 8.8 mi |
| 16156 | Volant, PA | 3,319 | 6.9 mi |
| 16143 | Pulaski, PA | 2,901 | 7.0 mi |
| 16102 | New Castle, PA | 5,755 | 7.7 mi |
| 16159 | West Middlesex, PA | 4,706 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16105, 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 (15,448 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 16105 in?
ZIP code 16105 (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 16105?
ZIP code 16105 in New Castle, PA has a population of 15,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16105?
The median household income in ZIP 16105 is $65,855, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16105?
The median home value in ZIP 16105 is $183,500, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16105?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16105 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16105?
ZIP code 16105 has 425 business establishments employing approximately 6,392 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16105?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16105 are: Health care and social assistance (120), Other services (except public administration) (54), Retail trade (47). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16105?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16105 increased by 8.1% 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 16105?
In ZIP code 16105, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.8% 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 16105?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16105 is 23.3 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 16105?
In ZIP code 16105, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16105?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16105 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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