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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
$55,455
Median income
$171,500
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fredonia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th 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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,102. Local economic indicators show a 22.1% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $171,500 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $790 monthly, and 82.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mercer County, letting you compare 16124 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 16124

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fredonia, PA

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 16124 ranks nationally

Fredonia, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,455 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 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 16124 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 16124 ranks #3 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 16124 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 16124 ranks #5 of 6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

16125 standard
Greenville, PA
Pop: 18,186
16148 standard
Hermitage, PA
Pop: 16,959
16127 standard
Grove City, PA
Pop: 16,145
16146 standard
Sharon, PA
Pop: 14,040
16137 standard
Mercer, PA
Pop: 12,941
16150 standard
Sharpsville, PA
Pop: 7,426

Related Areas

Mercer County Fredonia, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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