Hermitage, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16148
Mercer County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,959
- 204/sq mi High-density area
- $70,490
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hermitage pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 204
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16148 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 16148 (Hermitage, PA) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.0 in 2023 to 188.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16148 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, home to 16,959 residents across 83.1 square miles, a density of 204 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16148 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,490 (9% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,577. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $197,900 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $899; 70.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 16148 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 16148
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hermitage, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16148.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
153 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 59
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Finance and insurance 46
Finance and insurance
46 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 16148, Hermitage, 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
16,959
Population
83.1
Area (sq mi)
204
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16148?
49.9
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
3.2%
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?
$70,490
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$45,577
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16148 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hermitage, 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)
$70,490 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
8,259housing units
8,259
Total Housing Units
7,950
Occupied Units
309
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,900
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$899
Median Rent
1970
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16148 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 129 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 146 |
| 2022 | +10.0% | 160 |
| 2023 | +13.0% | 181 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 188 |
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 592 business establishments in ZIP 16148, employing approximately 10,914 people with a combined annual payroll of $479,489,000.
592
Businesses
10,914
Employees
$479.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 153 | 25.8% |
| Retail trade | 98 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 27 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.5% |
| Information | 9 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
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 16148 vs 16113 →
ZIP 16148 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
- 16146
Sharon (16146)
14,040 residents
- 16150
Sharpsville (16150)
7,426 residents
- 16142
New Wilmington (16142)
7,056 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
- 16143 2,901
Pulaski (16143)
2,901 residents
- 16154 2,492
Transfer (16154)
2,492 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16148 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16148 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16143
Pulaski (16143)
$85,375 median income
- 16142
New Wilmington (16142)
$84,205 median income
- 16148
Hermitage (16148)
$70,490 median income
- 16159
West Middlesex (16159)
$69,391 median income
- 16113
Clark (16113)
$60,000 median income
- 16154
Transfer (16154)
$57,870 median income
- 16150
Sharpsville (16150)
$56,334 median income
- 16146
Sharon (16146)
$45,670 median income
- 16121
Farrell (16121)
$42,595 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16148 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16113 | Clark, PA | 448 | 3.5 mi |
| 16150 | Sharpsville, PA | 7,426 | 3.8 mi |
| 16146 | Sharon, PA | 14,040 | 3.5 mi |
| 16121 | Farrell, PA | 4,941 | 3.7 mi |
| 16161 | Wheatland, PA | 644 | 4.1 mi |
| 16154 | Transfer, PA | 2,492 | 6.5 mi |
| 16159 | West Middlesex, PA | 4,706 | 5.4 mi |
| 44438 | Masury, OH | 4,751 | 5.4 mi |
| 16143 | Pulaski, PA | 2,901 | 8.8 mi |
| 16142 | New Wilmington, PA | 7,056 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16148, 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 (16,959 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 16148 in?
ZIP code 16148 (Hermitage) 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 16148?
ZIP code 16148 in Hermitage, PA has a population of 16,959 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16148?
The median household income in ZIP 16148 is $70,490, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16148?
The median home value in ZIP 16148 is $197,900, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16148?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16148 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16148?
ZIP code 16148 has 592 business establishments employing approximately 10,914 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16148?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16148 are: Health care and social assistance (153), Retail trade (98), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16148?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16148 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 16148?
In ZIP code 16148, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% 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 16148?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16148 is 20.6 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 16148?
In ZIP code 16148, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16148?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16148 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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