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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
$71,250
Median income
$187,000
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,601. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $187,000 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $680 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 16137 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 16137

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mercer, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16137.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 16137?

42.7

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$32,601

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16137 ranks nationally

Mercer, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,250 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,029

Total Housing Units

4,539

Occupied Units

490

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$187,000

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16137 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 16137 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 16137 ranks #3 of 5 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
16124 Fredonia, PA 2,228 7.2 mi
16156 Volant, PA 3,319 9.4 mi
16133 Jackson Center, PA 1,573 7.0 mi
16142 New Wilmington, PA 7,056 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

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Pop: 18,186
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Pop: 16,959
16127 standard
Grove City, PA
Pop: 16,145
16146 standard
Sharon, PA
Pop: 14,040
16150 standard
Sharpsville, PA
Pop: 7,426
16121 standard
Farrell, PA
Pop: 4,941

Related Areas

Mercer County Mercer, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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