ZIP Code 16154
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Transfer · Mercer County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 2,492
- Median income
- $57,870
- Median home value
- $167,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.8%
- Land area
- 67.5 sq mi
37/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.1
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16154?
52.1
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
2.9%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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