ZIP Code 16154

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Transfer · Mercer County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,492

37/sq mi

Median income
$57,870

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$167,000

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.8%

Median age 52.1

Land area
67.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16154 in Transfer, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,492. The median household income is $57,870, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $167,000, 40% below the US average. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16154 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.5 square miles in Transfer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,492 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 16154 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16154 sits at $57,870 (26% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,341. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $167,000 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $521 per month, and 96.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16154 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 16154 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 16154

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16154.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16154, Transfer, 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

2,492

Population

67.5

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16154?

52.1

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$57,870

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$36,341

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,157

Total Housing Units

1,140

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.6%
Renter 3.4%

$167,000

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$521

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 16154, employing approximately 295 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,382,000.

33

Businesses

295

Employees

$16.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 24.2%
Retail trade 6 18.2%
Construction 5 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 5 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.1%

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 16154 vs 16113 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16113 Clark, PA 448 3.0 mi
16150 Sharpsville, PA 7,426 2.9 mi
16148 Hermitage, PA 16,959 6.5 mi
16125 Greenville, PA 18,186 6.1 mi
44404 Burghill, OH 1,624 6.7 mi
16146 Sharon, PA 14,040 7.5 mi
16121 Farrell, PA 4,941 8.8 mi
44438 Masury, OH 4,751 8.2 mi
16161 Wheatland, PA 644 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16154 in?
ZIP code 16154 (Transfer) 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 16154?
ZIP code 16154 in Transfer, PA has a population of 2,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16154?
The median household income in ZIP 16154 is $57,870, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16154?
The median home value in ZIP 16154 is $167,000, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16154?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16154 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16154?
ZIP code 16154 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16154?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16154 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16154?
In ZIP code 16154, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 16154?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16154 is 23.2 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 16154?
In ZIP code 16154, approximately 96.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16154?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16154 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Transfer, 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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