Fredonia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16124
Mercer County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,228
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,455
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fredonia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16124 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16124 covers 72.6 square miles in Fredonia, Mercer County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,228 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16124 reports a modest median household income of $55,455 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,102. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,500 (25% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $790; owner occupancy is 82.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 16124 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 16124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fredonia, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16124.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 16124, Fredonia, 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
2,228
Population
72.6
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16124?
43.9
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
0.5%
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?
$55,455
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$28,102
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16124 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Fredonia, 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)
$55,455 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
643housing units
643
Total Housing Units
580
Occupied Units
63
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,500
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$790
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 16124, employing approximately 141 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,148,000.
21
Businesses
141
Employees
$9.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 14.3% |
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 16124 vs 16137 →
ZIP 16124 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16125
Greenville (16125)
18,186 residents
- 16137
Mercer (16137)
12,941 residents
- 16124 2,228
Fredonia (16124)
2,228 residents
- 16130 2,023
Hadley (16130)
2,023 residents
- 16114 606
Clarks Mills (16114)
606 residents
- 16151 77
Sheakleyville (16151)
77 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16124 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16151
Sheakleyville (16151)
$73,958 median income
- 16137
Mercer (16137)
$71,250 median income
- 16114
Clarks Mills (16114)
$69,500 median income
- 16130
Hadley (16130)
$58,750 median income
- 16124
Fredonia (16124)
$55,455 median income
- 16125
Greenville (16125)
$54,787 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16124 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16124, 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 (2,228 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 16124 in?
ZIP code 16124 (Fredonia) is located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16124?
ZIP code 16124 in Fredonia, PA has a population of 2,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16124?
The median household income in ZIP 16124 is $55,455, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16124?
The median home value in ZIP 16124 is $171,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16124?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16124 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16124?
ZIP code 16124 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16124?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16124 are: Manufacturing (4), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16124?
In ZIP code 16124, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 16124?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16124 is 23.8 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 16124?
In ZIP code 16124, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16124?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16124 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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