ZIP Code 16137
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Mercer · Mercer County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 12,941
- Median income
- $71,250
- Median home value
- $187,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.5%
- Land area
- 279.5 sq mi
46/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.7
New York
ZIP code 16137 in Mercer, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,941. The median household income is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $187,000, 33% below the US average. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16137 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 279.5 square miles in Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 12,941 residents, producing a population density of 46 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16137 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16137 sits at $71,250 (8% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,601. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 16137 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 16137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$32,601
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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