PlainZIP

New Wilmington, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16142

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,056
65/sq mi
$84,205
Median income
$226,300
Median home value
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Wilmington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16142 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16142 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Wilmington, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,056 residents across 108.6 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16142 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,205 (8% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,007. Poverty here runs at 6.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. Median home value sits at $226,300 (0% below the state average), median rent at $874 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16142, plus 6 more within Lawrence County, give a clearer read than the 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 16142

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Wilmington, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16142.

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 16142, New Wilmington, 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

7,056

Population

108.6

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16142?

36.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
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?

$84,205

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$39,007

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16142 ranks nationally

New Wilmington, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,205 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,086

Total Housing Units

1,932

Occupied Units

154

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$226,300

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$874

Median Rent

1971

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

+25.8%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16142 have increased 25.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 133
2021 +11.8% 148
2022 +20.3% 178
2023 +0.7% 179
2024 +25.8% 226

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 131 business establishments in ZIP 16142, employing approximately 1,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,672,000.

131

Businesses

1,374

Employees

$67.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 18.3%
Manufacturing 19 14.5%
Retail trade 15 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 15 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 13 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.3%
Finance and insurance 6 4.6%
Wholesale trade 5 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.3%

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 16142 vs 16105 →

ZIP 16142 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 16142 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 16142 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 16142 ranks #2 of 9 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
16105 New Castle, PA 15,448 6.0 mi
16159 West Middlesex, PA 4,706 6.8 mi
16143 Pulaski, PA 2,901 6.4 mi
16156 Volant, PA 3,319 7.0 mi
16148 Hermitage, PA 16,959 7.9 mi
16137 Mercer, PA 12,941 8.1 mi
16116 Edinburg, PA 3,074 9.3 mi
16113 Clark, PA 448 10.7 mi
16150 Sharpsville, PA 7,426 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

16101 standard
New Castle, PA
Pop: 34,042
16117 standard
Ellwood City, PA
Pop: 17,185
16105 standard
New Castle, PA
Pop: 15,448
16102 standard
New Castle, PA
Pop: 5,755
16157 standard
Wampum, PA
Pop: 3,477
16156 standard
Volant, PA
Pop: 3,319

Related Areas

Lawrence County New Wilmington, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16142 in? ▼
ZIP code 16142 (New Wilmington) is located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16142? ▼
ZIP code 16142 in New Wilmington, PA has a population of 7,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16142? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16142 is $84,205, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16142? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16142 is $226,300, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16142? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16142 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16142? ▼
ZIP code 16142 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16142? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16142 are: Construction (24), Manufacturing (19), Retail trade (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16142? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16142 increased by 25.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 16142? ▼
In ZIP code 16142, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% 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 16142? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16142 is 24.7 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 16142? ▼
In ZIP code 16142, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16142? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16142 is 6.8% 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.