ZIP Code 16145
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Sandy Lake · Mercer County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 2,726
- Median income
- $67,321
- Median home value
- $180,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.7%
- Land area
- 125.6 sq mi
22/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.9
New York
ZIP code 16145 in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,726. The median household income is $67,321, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $180,100, 35% below the US average. 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16145 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.6 square miles in Sandy Lake, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,726 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 16145 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16145 sits at $67,321 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,060. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $180,100 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $767 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16145 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 16145 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 16145
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,060
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 16145 vs 16153 →
| 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 |
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Official Data Resources for Sandy Lake, 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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