PlainZIP

West Pittsburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16160

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

864
267/sq mi
$44,510
Median income
$106,900
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Pittsburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
267
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16160 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16160 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Pittsburg, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, home to just 864 residents across 3.2 square miles, a density of 267 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16160 reports a modest median household income of $44,510 (43% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,549. Local economic indicators show a 10.9% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $106,900 for a typical home value (53% below the state average), with rent averaging $797 a month; 58.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lawrence County, letting you compare 16160 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 →

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 16160, West Pittsburg, 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

864

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

267

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 16160 ranks nationally

West Pittsburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,510 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 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.

10

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 16160 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 16160 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 16160 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 16160 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

16101 standard
New Castle, PA
Pop: 34,042
16117 standard
Ellwood City, PA
Pop: 17,185
16105 standard
New Castle, PA
Pop: 15,448
16142 standard
New Wilmington, PA
Pop: 7,056
16102 standard
New Castle, PA
Pop: 5,755
16157 standard
Wampum, PA
Pop: 3,477

Related Areas

Lawrence County West Pittsburg, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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