16115 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16115, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16115 is a zip code in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, which covers Big Beaver, Darlington, Darlington, Ohioville, and South Beaver, with a total population of 3,435 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 16115 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16115.

The estimated population of people living in 16115 is 3,435, with a median age of 44.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16115 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,435
+1.96%
+15.62%
2020
3,369
+1.35%
-
2019
3,324
+5.89%
-
2018
3,139
+5.65%
-
2017
2,971
 - -

Population of 16115 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16115 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.1%
96.8%
 -0.72%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.1%
1.1%
 0.00%
Asian
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.2%
 +108.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16115 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 16115 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16115 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16115 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.2 -3.07% 47.7 -2.85% 41 -4.21%
2020 45.6 -1.08% 49.1 +4.69% 42.8 -6.14%
2019 46.1 -3.56% 46.9 +2.85% 45.6 -9.34%
2018 47.8 -3.63% 45.6 -7.13% 50.3 0%
2017 49.6 - 49.1 - 50.3 -

The median age of the 16115 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 16115 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 142 +10.42% 115 +57.43% 154 163
10 to 19 158 +29.3% 185 +20.61% 207 220
20 to 29 126 +65.47% 140 +73.74% 205 272
30 to 39 163 -26.13% 175 +13.41% 120 197
40 to 49 173 +5.63% 142 +47.2% 177 211
50 to 59 280 +5.2% 270 -24.75% 291 207
60 to 69 231 +32.52% 285 -4.43% 313 265
70+ 160 +29% 226 3.28% 210 223

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16115 zip code is $59,627.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 16115.

  • Under 25
    $55,764.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,231.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,518.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,125.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16115 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 16115, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 16115 is currently $77,472.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.88% of households in 16115 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 16115 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.88%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16115 is $31,998.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16115 by the total population of 16115.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16115 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16115 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16115 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16115 zip over the age of 16 is 2,824.

Of those people, a total of 58.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 16115 is 53.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 16115 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 133 20.30% 25.90%
20 to 24 years 256 89.80% 12.20%
25 to 29 years 221 71.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 144 88.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 377 81.70% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 334 87.70% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 348 60.10% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 288 58.30% 39.30%
65 to 74 years 494 21.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 229 5.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16115. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,749 57.60% 6.60%
Black or African American 6 16.70% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 66 78.80% 26.90%
Hispanic or Latino 12 91.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,737 57.40% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16115 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 16115 is 1,519, with median earnings of $39,886.00.

Women in 16115 are earning approximately 67.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,519 $39,886.00
Male 755 $48,980.00
Female 764 $32,911.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16115 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 64 $31,563.00
Business and Financial 55 $55,446.00
Computer and Mathematical 30 $52,188.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $82,708.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $40,536.00
Legal 14 $34,250.00
Educational and Library 70 $50,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $18,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 148 $52,969.00
Healthcare Support 61 $19,063.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $56,250.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 81 $20,903.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 50 $35,833.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $92,868.00
Sales 189 $18,194.00
Office and Administrative Support 163 $33,281.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $44,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 79 $48,438.00
Production 99 $46,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 92 $64,464.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16115 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 16115.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 32 $41,667.00 32 $26,667.00
Business and Financial 30 $60,625.00 25 $34,659.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 20 $50,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $82,708.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 23 $40,446.00
Legal 0 $0.00 14 $34,250.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 61 $50,292.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 14 $11,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $14,643.00 136 $53,125.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 55 $19,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $26,000.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $48,036.00 60 $20,694.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $36,875.00 10 $32,500.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00 7 $0.00
Sales 63 $22,321.00 126 $6,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 48 $12,917.00 115 $34,844.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $44,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 76 $45,000.00 3 $0.00
Production 82 $48,167.00 17 $28,542.00
Transportation and Material Moving 77 $76,875.00 15 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,389 households in 16115, with an average household size of 2.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 944 families living in the 16115 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 16115:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 709 108 127 445
Average Household Size 3.24 2.81 2.24 1.22
Total Families 709 108 127 0
Average Household Size 3.23 2.43 2.09 0

Poverty

Of the 944 families living in 16115, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16115:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,465 housing units in 16115.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,389 94.81%
Vacant 76 5.19%

13.58% of the total 1,465 housing units in 16115 are rental units. This is approximately 199 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,120 are occupied by the owner - or 76.45% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16115 is $714.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16115 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    70
  • Less than $500
    30
  • $500 to $999
    117
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    50
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 16115 is $151,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16115 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    109
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    186
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    251
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    264
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    206
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    82
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    22
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16115. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16115 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    268
  • 1940 to 1949
    95
  • 1950 to 1959
    326
  • 1960 to 1969
    119
  • 1970 to 1979
    166
  • 1980 to 1989
    141
  • 1990 to 1999
    168
  • 2000 to 2009
    132
  • 2010 to 2013
    50
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 16115 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    43
  • 1 vehicle available
    440
  • 2 vehicles available
    416
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    490

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16115 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16115 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16115.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    19
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    131
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    186
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    144
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    166
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    126
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    182
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    83
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    65
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    181
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    73
  • 90 or more minutes
    45

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 16115 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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