ZIP Code 16142
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New Wilmington · Lawrence County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 7,056
- Median income
- $84,205
- Median home value
- $226,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.7%
- Land area
- 108.6 sq mi
65/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.4
New York
ZIP code 16142 in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,056. The median household income is $84,205, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $226,300, 19% below the US average. 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16142 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.6 square miles in New Wilmington, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 7,056 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 16142 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16142 sits at $84,205 (8% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,007. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $226,300 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $874 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16142 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 16142 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 16142
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16142.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 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 16142, New Wilmington, 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
7,056
Population
108.6
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16142?
36.4
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
1.0%
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?
$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
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?
2,086
Total Housing Units
1,932
Occupied Units
154
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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