Sandy Lake, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16145
Mercer County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,726
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,321
- Median income Near-median income area
- $180,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sandy Lake pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16145 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16145 covers 125.6 square miles in Sandy Lake, Mercer County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,726 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16145 reports a modest median household income of $67,321 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,060. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $180,100 (21% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $767; owner occupancy is 81.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 16145 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 16145
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sandy Lake, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16145.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16145, Sandy Lake, 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
2,726
Population
125.6
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16145?
43.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.2%
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?
$67,321
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$39,060
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16145 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Sandy Lake, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,321 41st percentile higher than 41% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,307housing units
1,307
Total Housing Units
1,163
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,100
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$767
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 16145, employing approximately 388 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,605,000.
52
Businesses
388
Employees
$19.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 17.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 16145 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16314
Cochranton (16314)
5,507 residents
- 16145
Sandy Lake (16145)
2,726 residents
- 16153
Stoneboro (16153)
2,624 residents
- 16342
Polk (16342)
2,281 residents
- 16130 2,023
Hadley (16130)
2,023 residents
- 16133 1,573
Jackson Center (16133)
1,573 residents
- 16362 1,102
Utica (16362)
1,102 residents
- 16114 606
Clarks Mills (16114)
606 residents
- 16311 564
Carlton (16311)
564 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16145 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16145 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16133
Jackson Center (16133)
$76,713 median income
- 16151
Sheakleyville (16151)
$73,958 median income
- 16311
Carlton (16311)
$70,938 median income
- 16314
Cochranton (16314)
$70,389 median income
- 16114
Clarks Mills (16114)
$69,500 median income
- 16145
Sandy Lake (16145)
$67,321 median income
- 16362
Utica (16362)
$65,833 median income
- 16153
Stoneboro (16153)
$63,750 median income
- 16342
Polk (16342)
$63,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16145 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16153 | Stoneboro, PA | 2,624 | 4.7 mi |
| 16311 | Carlton, PA | 564 | 5.3 mi |
| 16114 | Clarks Mills, PA | 606 | 6.0 mi |
| 16314 | Cochranton, PA | 5,507 | 9.1 mi |
| 16133 | Jackson Center, PA | 1,573 | 8.2 mi |
| 16362 | Utica, PA | 1,102 | 7.2 mi |
| 16151 | Sheakleyville, PA | 77 | 8.1 mi |
| 16130 | Hadley, PA | 2,023 | 8.4 mi |
| 16342 | Polk, PA | 2,281 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16145, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,726 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16145 in?
ZIP code 16145 (Sandy Lake) 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 16145?
ZIP code 16145 in Sandy Lake, PA has a population of 2,726 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16145?
The median household income in ZIP 16145 is $67,321, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16145?
The median home value in ZIP 16145 is $180,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16145?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16145 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16145?
ZIP code 16145 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 388 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16145?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16145 are: Manufacturing (9), Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16145?
In ZIP code 16145, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 16145?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16145 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16145?
In ZIP code 16145, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16145?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16145 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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