ZIP Code 16121
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Farrell · Mercer County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,941
- Median income
- $42,595
- Median home value
- $87,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.2%
- Land area
- 5.9 sq mi
841/sq mi
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 68% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.7
New York
ZIP code 16121 in Farrell, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,941. The median household income is $42,595, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $87,800, 68% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16121 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.9 square miles in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,941 residents, producing a population density of 841 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 16121 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16121 sits at $42,595 (45% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,068. The poverty rate stands at 23.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $87,800 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $902 per month, and 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16121 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 16121 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 16121
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16121.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Manufacturing 11
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 16121, Farrell, 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
4,941
Population
5.9
Area (sq mi)
841
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16121?
43.7
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
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?
$42,595
Median Household Income
-45% vs state
$30,068
Per Capita Income
23.7%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,209
Total Housing Units
2,079
Occupied Units
130
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$87,800
Median Home Value
-61% vs state
$902
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 16121, employing approximately 1,992 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,167,000.
89
Businesses
1,992
Employees
$127.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 33.7% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.4% |
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 16121 vs 16161 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16161 | Wheatland, PA | 644 | 1.0 mi |
| 16146 | Sharon, PA | 14,040 | 1.6 mi |
| 44438 | Masury, OH | 4,751 | 2.9 mi |
| 16159 | West Middlesex, PA | 4,706 | 3.9 mi |
| 16148 | Hermitage, PA | 16,959 | 3.7 mi |
| 44403 | Brookfield, OH | 3,820 | 4.8 mi |
| 44425 | Hubbard, OH | 14,898 | 4.9 mi |
| 16150 | Sharpsville, PA | 7,426 | 5.8 mi |
| 16140 | New Bedford, PA | 123 | 8.1 mi |
| 16113 | Clark, PA | 448 | 6.1 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Farrell, 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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