Mercer, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16137
Mercer County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,941
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $187,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mercer pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16137 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 16137 (Mercer, PA) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.6 in 2023 to 203.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16137 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,941 residents across 279.5 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16137 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,250 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,601. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $187,000 (18% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $680; owner occupancy is 80.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 16137 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 16137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mercer, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16137.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 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 16137, Mercer, 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
12,941
Population
279.5
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16137?
42.7
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
1.4%
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?
$71,250
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$32,601
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16137 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Mercer, 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)
$71,250 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
5,029housing units
5,029
Total Housing Units
4,539
Occupied Units
490
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,000
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$680
Median Rent
1975
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16137 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 151 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 165 |
| 2022 | +22.5% | 201 |
| 2023 | -3.4% | 195 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 203 |
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 260 business establishments in ZIP 16137, employing approximately 2,879 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,315,000.
260
Businesses
2,879
Employees
$123.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 33 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.1% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
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 16137 vs 16124 →
ZIP 16137 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16137
Mercer (16137)
12,941 residents
- 16142
New Wilmington (16142)
7,056 residents
- 16156 3,319
Volant (16156)
3,319 residents
- 16124 2,228
Fredonia (16124)
2,228 residents
- 16133 1,573
Jackson Center (16133)
1,573 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16137 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16137 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16142
New Wilmington (16142)
$84,205 median income
- 16133
Jackson Center (16133)
$76,713 median income
- 16137
Mercer (16137)
$71,250 median income
- 16156
Volant (16156)
$69,054 median income
- 16124
Fredonia (16124)
$55,455 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16137 ranks #3 of 5 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 16137, 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 (12,941 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 16137 in?
ZIP code 16137 (Mercer) 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 16137?
ZIP code 16137 in Mercer, PA has a population of 12,941 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16137?
The median household income in ZIP 16137 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16137?
The median home value in ZIP 16137 is $187,000, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16137 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16137?
ZIP code 16137 has 260 business establishments employing approximately 2,879 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16137 are: Accommodation and food services (42), Other services (except public administration) (39), Construction (33). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16137?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16137 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 16137?
In ZIP code 16137, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 16137?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16137 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 16137?
In ZIP code 16137, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16137 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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