16137 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16137, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16137 is a zip code in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, which covers Coolspring, Delaware, East Lackawannock, Fairview, Findley, Jackson, Jefferson, Lackawannock, Lake, Mercer, Pine, and Springfield, with a total population of 12,885 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 16137 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16137.

The estimated population of people living in 16137 is 12,885, with a median age of 44.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16137 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,885
+0.91%
+1.12%
2020
12,769
+3.28%
-
2019
12,363
 -3.04% -
2018
12,750
+0.06%
-
2017
12,742
 - -

Population of 16137 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16137 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
90.4%
92%
 -1.74%
Black/African American
5.7%
5.5%
 +3.64%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
1.4%
0.6%
 +133.33%
Asian
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.4%
 +35.71%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16137 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 16137 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16137 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16137 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 +2.56% 43 +2.14% 45.1 +1.35%
2020 42.9 -5.09% 42.1 -2.77% 44.5 -7.48%
2019 45.2 -1.09% 43.3 -3.35% 48.1 +1.69%
2018 45.7 +0.22% 44.8 +2.05% 47.3 -1.46%
2017 45.6 - 43.9 - 48 -

The median age of the 16137 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 16137 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 9 551 -9.59% 571 -4.62% 498 542
10 to 19 768 -2.68% 550 +22.6% 720 662
20 to 29 922 +8.38% 532 +8.96% 998 576
30 to 39 1,059 -0.92% 563 +9.56% 1,048 614
40 to 49 1,029 +10.98% 745 +12.64% 1,145 814
50 to 59 1,292 -15.57% 931 -24.34% 1,097 717
60 to 69 801 +22.18% 801 +9.71% 987 881
70+ 782 -6.36% 845 +1.33% 730 856

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16137 zip code is $63,604.00.

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 16137.

  • Under 25
    $41,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,557.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,612.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,156.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16137 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 16137, 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 16137 is currently $74,712.00.

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.

2.44% of households in 16137 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 16137 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.44%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16137 is $27,218.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16137 by the total population of 16137.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16137 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16137 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
    7.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16137 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16137 zip over the age of 16 is 11,016.

Of those people, a total of 47.80% 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 16137 is 44.80%.

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 16137 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 553 39.20% 30.00%
20 to 24 years 816 66.80% 7.90%
25 to 29 years 758 51.10% 6.70%
30 to 34 years 769 58.60% 9.80%
35 to 44 years 1,885 55.90% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 1,859 65.80% 7.00%
55 to 59 years 922 58.70% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 1,006 47.40% 5.20%
65 to 74 years 1,521 22.30% 6.80%
75 years and over 927 3.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16137. 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 9,951 51.20% 6.00%
Black or African American 727 9.90% 38.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 33.30% 0.00%
Asian 26 80.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 27 51.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 273 22.00% 6.70%
Hispanic or Latino 179 7.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,879 51.50% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16137 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 16137 is 4,931, with median earnings of $39,436.00.

Women in 16137 are earning approximately 67.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,931 $39,436.00
Male 2,648 $45,373.00
Female 2,283 $30,708.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16137 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 425 $53,894.00
Business and Financial 169 $52,560.00
Computer and Mathematical 58 $68,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 125 $74,414.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 118 $44,091.00
Legal 19 $39,375.00
Educational and Library 265 $61,202.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $42,708.00
Healthcare Practitioners 397 $54,964.00
Healthcare Support 169 $23,073.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 60 $35,208.00
Law Enforcement 66 $68,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 251 $13,406.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 196 $25,288.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $20,147.00
Sales 521 $22,975.00
Office and Administrative Support 505 $33,419.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $42,917.00
Construction and Extraction 238 $43,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 262 $58,438.00
Production 401 $42,292.00
Transportation and Material Moving 316 $44,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16137 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 16137.

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 299 $66,518.00 126 $51,700.00
Business and Financial 97 $47,159.00 72 $52,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $66,250.00 19 $250,001.00
Architecture and Engineering 116 $74,609.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 27 $58,958.00 91 $42,270.00
Legal 4 $0.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 40 $75,000.00 225 $59,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 15 $26,563.00
Healthcare Practitioners 80 $56,477.00 317 $53,911.00
Healthcare Support 49 $21,023.00 120 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $26,827.00 15 $36,607.00
Law Enforcement 53 $71,875.00 13 $45,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 75 $6,250.00 176 $14,429.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 151 $26,779.00 45 $9,911.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $26,250.00 84 $14,375.00
Sales 202 $30,833.00 319 $21,420.00
Office and Administrative Support 114 $57,250.00 391 $30,387.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $43,125.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 235 $43,819.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 262 $58,438.00 0 $0.00
Production 345 $42,656.00 56 $38,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 222 $57,976.00 94 $20,600.00

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 4,425 households in 16137, with an average household size of 2.45 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 2,954 families living in the 16137 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 16137:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,377 157 420 1,471
Average Household Size 3.04 2.95 3.33 1.18
Total Families 2,377 157 420 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.7 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 2,954 families living in 16137, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16137:

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 5,001 housing units in 16137.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,425 88.48%
Vacant 576 11.52%

13.88% of the total 5,001 housing units in 16137 are rental units. This is approximately 694 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,657 are occupied by the owner - or 73.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16137 is $593.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16137 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
    74
  • Less than $500
    269
  • $500 to $999
    334
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    77
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    4
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 16137 is $151,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16137 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    444
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    613
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    754
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    690
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    710
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    310
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    123
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16137. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16137 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    978
  • 1940 to 1949
    149
  • 1950 to 1959
    452
  • 1960 to 1969
    388
  • 1970 to 1979
    982
  • 1980 to 1989
    707
  • 1990 to 1999
    683
  • 2000 to 2009
    527
  • 2010 to 2013
    135
  • 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 16137 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    310
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,409
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,665
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,041

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16137 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16137 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16137.

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
    203
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    548
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    628
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    663
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    727
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    334
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    482
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    178
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    91
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    370
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    215
  • 90 or more minutes
    92

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 16137 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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