PlainZIP

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
$73,045
Median income
$153,600
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,498. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. Housing costs here run $153,600 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging $893 a month; 77.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 16117 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 16117?

48.3

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

$40,498

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16117 ranks nationally

Ellwood City, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,045 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,941

Total Housing Units

7,281

Occupied Units

660

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$153,600

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16117 vs 16157 →

ZIP 16117 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16117 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

16101 standard
New Castle, PA
Pop: 34,042
16105 standard
New Castle, PA
Pop: 15,448
16142 standard
New Wilmington, PA
Pop: 7,056
16102 standard
New Castle, PA
Pop: 5,755
16157 standard
Wampum, PA
Pop: 3,477
16156 standard
Volant, PA
Pop: 3,319

Related Areas

Lawrence County Ellwood City, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.