ZIP Code 16146
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Sharon · Mercer County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 14,040
- Median income
- $45,670
- Median home value
- $78,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.4%
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi
1,418/sq mi
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
▼ 72% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
New York
ZIP code 16146 in Sharon, Pennsylvania has a population of 14,040. The median household income is $45,670, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $78,800, 72% below the US average. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16146 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 14,040 residents, producing a population density of 1,418 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 16146 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16146 sits at $45,670 (41% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,858. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $78,800 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $827 per month, and 53.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16146 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 16146 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 16146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16146.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 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 16146, Sharon, 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
14,040
Population
9.9
Area (sq mi)
1,418
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16146?
43.0
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
3.3%
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?
$45,670
Median Household Income
-41% vs state
$26,858
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 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?
7,000
Total Housing Units
6,155
Occupied Units
845
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$78,800
Median Home Value
-65% vs state
$827
Median Rent
1947
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
+14.3%
YoY Change (2024)
162
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+62%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16146 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -15.2% | 104 |
| 2021 | +26.0% | 132 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 153 |
| 2023 | -7.3% | 141 |
| 2024 | +14.3% | 162 |
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 271 business establishments in ZIP 16146, employing approximately 4,443 people with a combined annual payroll of $237,612,000.
271
Businesses
4,443
Employees
$237.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.6% |
| Information | 6 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
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 16146 vs 16121 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16121 | Farrell, PA | 4,941 | 1.6 mi |
| 16161 | Wheatland, PA | 644 | 2.6 mi |
| 44438 | Masury, OH | 4,751 | 1.9 mi |
| 16148 | Hermitage, PA | 16,959 | 3.5 mi |
| 44403 | Brookfield, OH | 3,820 | 4.3 mi |
| 16159 | West Middlesex, PA | 4,706 | 5.5 mi |
| 16150 | Sharpsville, PA | 7,426 | 4.6 mi |
| 16113 | Clark, PA | 448 | 5.1 mi |
| 44425 | Hubbard, OH | 14,898 | 5.8 mi |
| 44404 | Burghill, OH | 1,624 | 6.9 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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