PlainZIP

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
$72,429
Median income
$213,700
Median home value
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,402. Poverty here runs at 9.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. Housing costs here run $213,700 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $910 a month; 75.2% of 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. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 16127 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 16127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grove City, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16127.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 16127?

35.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

$33,402

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16127 ranks nationally

Grove City, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,429 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,709

Total Housing Units

5,225

Occupied Units

484

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$213,700

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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

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ZIP 16127 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 16127 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16127 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 16127 ranks #3 of 8 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
16035 Forestville, PA 122 5.6 mi
16038 Harrisville, PA 3,517 6.4 mi
16133 Jackson Center, PA 1,573 7.2 mi
16153 Stoneboro, PA 2,624 10.0 mi
16057 Slippery Rock, PA 13,909 9.6 mi
16156 Volant, PA 3,319 9.3 mi
16342 Polk, PA 2,281 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

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Greenville, PA
Pop: 18,186
16148 standard
Hermitage, PA
Pop: 16,959
16146 standard
Sharon, PA
Pop: 14,040
16137 standard
Mercer, PA
Pop: 12,941
16150 standard
Sharpsville, PA
Pop: 7,426
16121 standard
Farrell, PA
Pop: 4,941

Related Areas

Mercer County Grove City, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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