Ellwood City, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16117
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,185
- 180/sq mi High-density area
- $73,045
- Median income Near-median income area
- $153,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ellwood City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 180
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16117 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 16117 (Ellwood City, PA) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.0 in 2023 to 178.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16117 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,185 residents across 95.3 square miles, a density of 180 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16117 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,045 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,498. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,600 (32% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $893; owner occupancy is 77.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 16117 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 16117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellwood City, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16117.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 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 16117, Ellwood City, 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
17,185
Population
95.3
Area (sq mi)
180
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16117?
48.3
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.9%
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?
$73,045
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$40,498
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16117 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Ellwood City, 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)
$73,045 Top 46% higher than 54% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,941housing units
7,941
Total Housing Units
7,281
Occupied Units
660
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,600
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$893
Median Rent
1950
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
-1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16117 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 143 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 156 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 179 |
| 2023 | +1.1% | 181 |
| 2024 | -1.3% | 179 |
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 297 business establishments in ZIP 16117, employing approximately 3,416 people with a combined annual payroll of $161,796,000.
297
Businesses
3,416
Employees
$161.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 24 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 16117 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
- 15066 12,785
New Brighton (15066)
12,785 residents
- 15074 8,874
Rochester (15074)
8,874 residents
- 16037 4,589
Harmony (16037)
4,589 residents
- 16157 3,477
Wampum (16157)
3,477 residents
- 16051 3,043
Portersville (16051)
3,043 residents
- 16123 2,237
Fombell (16123)
2,237 residents
- 16141 1,806
New Galilee (16141)
1,806 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16117 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16123
Fombell (16123)
$102,500 median income
- 16037
Harmony (16037)
$93,077 median income
- 16051
Portersville (16051)
$88,958 median income
- 16141
New Galilee (16141)
$73,910 median income
- 16136
Koppel (16136)
$73,750 median income
- 16117
Ellwood City (16117)
$73,045 median income
- 15066
New Brighton (15066)
$63,836 median income
- 16157
Wampum (16157)
$60,345 median income
- 15074
Rochester (15074)
$54,063 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16117 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16157 | Wampum, PA | 3,477 | 4.3 mi |
| 16136 | Koppel, PA | 801 | 4.4 mi |
| 16123 | Fombell, PA | 2,237 | 4.8 mi |
| 15066 | New Brighton, PA | 12,785 | 8.4 mi |
| 16141 | New Galilee, PA | 1,806 | 7.3 mi |
| 16101 | New Castle, PA | 34,042 | 7.9 mi |
| 16037 | Harmony, PA | 4,589 | 6.8 mi |
| 16160 | West Pittsburg, PA | 864 | 6.8 mi |
| 15074 | Rochester, PA | 8,874 | 10.2 mi |
| 16051 | Portersville, PA | 3,043 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16117, 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 (17,185 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 16117 in?
ZIP code 16117 (Ellwood City) 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 16117?
ZIP code 16117 in Ellwood City, PA has a population of 17,185 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16117?
The median household income in ZIP 16117 is $73,045, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16117?
The median home value in ZIP 16117 is $153,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16117 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16117?
ZIP code 16117 has 297 business establishments employing approximately 3,416 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16117?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16117 are: Other services (except public administration) (50), Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16117?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16117 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 16117?
In ZIP code 16117, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 16117?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16117 is 24.3 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 16117?
In ZIP code 16117, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16117?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16117 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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