Sharon, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16146
Mercer County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,040
- 1,418/sq mi High-density area
- $45,670
- Median income Below-median income area
- $78,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sharon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,418
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16146 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16146 (Sharon, PA) rose +14.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 141.4 in 2023 to 161.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16146 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, home to 14,040 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 1,418 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16146 reports a modest median household income of $45,670 (41% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,858. The poverty rate is 20.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $78,800 (65% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $827; owner occupancy is 53.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 16146 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 16146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sharon, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$26,858
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16146 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Sharon, 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)
$45,670 5th percentile higher than 5% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
7,000housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 16146 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16148
Hermitage (16148)
16,959 residents
- 44425
Hubbard (44425)
14,898 residents
- 16146
Sharon (16146)
14,040 residents
- 16150
Sharpsville (16150)
7,426 residents
- 16121 4,941
Farrell (16121)
4,941 residents
- 44438 4,751
Masury (44438)
4,751 residents
- 16159 4,706
West Middlesex (16159)
4,706 residents
- 44403 3,820
Brookfield (44403)
3,820 residents
- 44404 1,624
Burghill (44404)
1,624 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16146 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16146 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16148
Hermitage (16148)
$70,490 median income
- 16159
West Middlesex (16159)
$69,391 median income
- 44425
Hubbard (44425)
$61,568 median income
- 44403
Brookfield (44403)
$60,874 median income
- 16113
Clark (16113)
$60,000 median income
- 16150
Sharpsville (16150)
$56,334 median income
- 44404
Burghill (44404)
$55,972 median income
- 16146
Sharon (16146)
$45,670 median income
- 16121
Farrell (16121)
$42,595 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16146 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16146, 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 (14,040 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 16146 in?
ZIP code 16146 (Sharon) 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 16146?
ZIP code 16146 in Sharon, PA has a population of 14,040 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16146?
The median household income in ZIP 16146 is $45,670, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16146?
The median home value in ZIP 16146 is $78,800, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16146?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16146 is White at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16146?
ZIP code 16146 has 271 business establishments employing approximately 4,443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16146?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16146 are: Other services (except public administration) (53), Health care and social assistance (50), Retail trade (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16146?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16146 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. 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 16146?
In ZIP code 16146, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 16146?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16146 is 18.4 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 16146?
In ZIP code 16146, approximately 53.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16146?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16146 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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