ZIP Code 16124

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Fredonia · Mercer County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,228

31/sq mi

Median income
$55,455

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,500

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.3%

Median age 43.9

Land area
72.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 16124 in Fredonia, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,228. The median household income is $55,455, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $171,500, 38% below the US average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16124 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.6 square miles in Fredonia, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,228 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 16124 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16124 sits at $55,455 (29% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,102. The poverty rate stands at 22.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $171,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $790 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16124 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 16124 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 16124

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16124.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,228

Population

72.6

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16124?

43.9

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

$28,102

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

643

Total Housing Units

580

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$171,500

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
16137 Mercer, PA 12,941 7.2 mi
16114 Clarks Mills, PA 606 6.5 mi
16130 Hadley, PA 2,023 8.1 mi
16151 Sheakleyville, PA 77 8.3 mi
16125 Greenville, PA 18,186 7.6 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Fredonia, 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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