Wheatland, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16161
Mercer County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 644
- 282/sq mi High-density area
- $40,536
- Median income Below-median income area
- $67,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wheatland 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.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 282
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16161 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16161 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wheatland, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, home to just 644 residents across 2.3 square miles, a density of 282 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16161 reports a modest median household income of $40,536 (48% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,621. The poverty rate is 34.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $67,700 (70% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $613; owner occupancy is 59.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 16161 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 16161
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheatland, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16161.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16161, Wheatland, 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
644
Population
2.3
Area (sq mi)
282
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16161?
48.6
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
2.6%
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?
$40,536
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$24,621
Per Capita Income
34.4%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 16161 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Wheatland, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,536 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
407housing units
407
Total Housing Units
389
Occupied Units
18
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$67,700
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$613
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 16161, employing approximately 1,115 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,794,000.
26
Businesses
1,115
Employees
$107.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 30.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 19.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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 16161 vs 16121 →
ZIP 16161 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16148
Hermitage (16148)
16,959 residents
- 44425
Hubbard (44425)
14,898 residents
- 16146
Sharon (16146)
14,040 residents
- 16150
Sharpsville (16150)
7,426 residents
- 16121 4,941
Farrell (16121)
4,941 residents
- 44438 4,751
Masury (44438)
4,751 residents
- 16159 4,706
West Middlesex (16159)
4,706 residents
- 44403 3,820
Brookfield (44403)
3,820 residents
- 16143 2,901
Pulaski (16143)
2,901 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16161 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16161 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16143
Pulaski (16143)
$85,375 median income
- 16148
Hermitage (16148)
$70,490 median income
- 16159
West Middlesex (16159)
$69,391 median income
- 44425
Hubbard (44425)
$61,568 median income
- 44403
Brookfield (44403)
$60,874 median income
- 16150
Sharpsville (16150)
$56,334 median income
- 16146
Sharon (16146)
$45,670 median income
- 16121
Farrell (16121)
$42,595 median income
- 44438
Masury (44438)
$40,877 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16161 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16121 | Farrell, PA | 4,941 | 1.0 mi |
| 16146 | Sharon, PA | 14,040 | 2.6 mi |
| 16159 | West Middlesex, PA | 4,706 | 3.0 mi |
| 44438 | Masury, OH | 4,751 | 3.7 mi |
| 16148 | Hermitage, PA | 16,959 | 4.1 mi |
| 44425 | Hubbard, OH | 14,898 | 4.5 mi |
| 16140 | New Bedford, PA | 123 | 7.1 mi |
| 44403 | Brookfield, OH | 3,820 | 5.4 mi |
| 16143 | Pulaski, PA | 2,901 | 6.7 mi |
| 16150 | Sharpsville, PA | 7,426 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16161, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16161 in?
ZIP code 16161 (Wheatland) 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 16161?
ZIP code 16161 in Wheatland, PA has a population of 644 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16161?
The median household income in ZIP 16161 is $40,536, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16161?
The median home value in ZIP 16161 is $67,700, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16161?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16161 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16161?
ZIP code 16161 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 1,115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16161?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16161 are: Manufacturing (8), Wholesale trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16161?
In ZIP code 16161, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 16161?
In ZIP code 16161, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16161?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16161 is 34.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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