ZIP Code 16160

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West Pittsburg · Lawrence County · Pennsylvania

Population
864

267/sq mi

Median income
$44,510

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$106,900

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.3%

Median age 43.3

Land area
3.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 16160 in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 864. The median household income is $44,510, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $106,900, 62% below the US average. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16160 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.2 square miles in West Pittsburg, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 864 residents, producing a population density of 267 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 16160 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16160 sits at $44,510 (43% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,549. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $106,900 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $797 per month, and 58.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16160 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 16160 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 →

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 16160, West Pittsburg, 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

864

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

267

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16160?

43.3

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$44,510

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$37,549

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

What does housing look like?

491

Total Housing Units

458

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.1%
Renter 41.9%

$106,900

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$797

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 16160, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,651,000.

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Businesses

78

Employees

$5.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 16160 vs 16157 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16157 Wampum, PA 3,477 3.1 mi
16102 New Castle, PA 5,755 3.7 mi
16141 New Galilee, PA 1,806 4.3 mi
16136 Koppel, PA 801 6.8 mi
16101 New Castle, PA 34,042 5.6 mi
16120 Enon Valley, PA 2,463 6.2 mi
16105 New Castle, PA 15,448 8.8 mi
16117 Ellwood City, PA 17,185 6.8 mi
16112 Bessemer, PA 1,571 7.7 mi
16116 Edinburg, PA 3,074 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16160 in?
ZIP code 16160 (West Pittsburg) is located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16160?
ZIP code 16160 in West Pittsburg, PA has a population of 864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16160?
The median household income in ZIP 16160 is $44,510, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16160?
The median home value in ZIP 16160 is $106,900, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16160?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16160 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16160?
ZIP code 16160 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 78 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16160?
In ZIP code 16160, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16160?
In ZIP code 16160, approximately 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16160?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16160 is 10.9% 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 West Pittsburg, 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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