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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
$70,490
Median income
$197,900
Median home value
34.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
43th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,577. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $197,900 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $899 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mercer County, letting you compare 16148 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 16148?

49.9

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$45,577

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16148 ranks nationally

Hermitage, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,490 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,259

Total Housing Units

7,950

Occupied Units

309

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$197,900

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16148 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16148 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

16125 standard
Greenville, PA
Pop: 18,186
16127 standard
Grove City, PA
Pop: 16,145
16146 standard
Sharon, PA
Pop: 14,040
16137 standard
Mercer, PA
Pop: 12,941
16150 standard
Sharpsville, PA
Pop: 7,426
16121 standard
Farrell, PA
Pop: 4,941

Related Areas

Mercer County Hermitage, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.