ZIP Code 16137

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Mercer · Mercer County · Pennsylvania

Population
12,941

46/sq mi

Median income
$71,250

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$187,000

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.5%

Median age 42.7

Land area
279.5 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Mercer, PA

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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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