Grove City, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16127
Mercer County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,145
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,429
- Median income Near-median income area
- $213,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grove City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16127 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16127 (Grove City, PA) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.6 in 2023 to 232.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16127 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, home to 16,145 residents across 186.0 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16127 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,429 (7% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,402. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $213,700 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $910; 75.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 16127 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 16127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grove City, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16127.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
145 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 49
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 47
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 42
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Construction 31
Construction
31 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 16127, Grove 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
16,145
Population
186.0
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16127?
35.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.3%
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?
$72,429
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$33,402
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16127 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Grove City, 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)
$72,429 Top 48% higher than 52% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,709housing units
5,709
Total Housing Units
5,225
Occupied Units
484
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,700
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$910
Median Rent
1966
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16127 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 161 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 174 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 192 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 209 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 232 |
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 464 business establishments in ZIP 16127, employing approximately 8,466 people with a combined annual payroll of $337,246,000.
464
Businesses
8,466
Employees
$337.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 145 | 31.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 31 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.3% |
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 16127 vs 16035 →
ZIP 16127 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16127
Grove City (16127)
16,145 residents
- 16057
Slippery Rock (16057)
13,909 residents
- 16038 3,517
Harrisville (16038)
3,517 residents
- 16156 3,319
Volant (16156)
3,319 residents
- 16153 2,624
Stoneboro (16153)
2,624 residents
- 16342 2,281
Polk (16342)
2,281 residents
- 16133 1,573
Jackson Center (16133)
1,573 residents
- 16035 122
Forestville (16035)
122 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16127 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16127 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16133
Jackson Center (16133)
$76,713 median income
- 16038
Harrisville (16038)
$72,850 median income
- 16127
Grove City (16127)
$72,429 median income
- 16156
Volant (16156)
$69,054 median income
- 16153
Stoneboro (16153)
$63,750 median income
- 16342
Polk (16342)
$63,750 median income
- 16057
Slippery Rock (16057)
$58,288 median income
- 16035
Forestville (16035)
$53,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16127 ranks #3 of 8 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 16127, 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 (16,145 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 16127 in?
ZIP code 16127 (Grove City) 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 16127?
ZIP code 16127 in Grove City, PA has a population of 16,145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16127?
The median household income in ZIP 16127 is $72,429, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16127?
The median home value in ZIP 16127 is $213,700, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16127?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16127 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16127?
ZIP code 16127 has 464 business establishments employing approximately 8,466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16127?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16127 are: Retail trade (145), Health care and social assistance (49), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16127?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16127 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 16127?
In ZIP code 16127, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% 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 16127?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16127 is 21.2 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 16127?
In ZIP code 16127, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16127?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16127 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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