16148 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 16148, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

16148 is a zip code in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, which covers Farrell, Hermitage, Jefferson, Lackawannock, and Shenango, with a total population of 16,693 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 16148 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 16148.

The estimated population of people living in 16148 is 16,693, with a median age of 49.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 16148 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,693
+4.66%
+2.39%
2020
15,949
 -1.06% -
2019
16,120
 -0.7% -
2018
16,233
 -0.44% -
2017
16,304
 - -

Population of 16148 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 16148 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
89.3%
92.1%
 -3.04%
Black/African American
5.1%
4.5%
 +13.33%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
1.3%
 +46.15%
Asian
1.2%
1%
 +20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
0.8%
 +150.00%
Other
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 16148 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 16148 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 16148 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 16148 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.6 -1.2% 48.4 +2.98% 51 -4.32%
2020 50.2 +2.24% 47 +1.95% 53.3 +1.14%
2019 49.1 -1.8% 46.1 -0.86% 52.7 -1.31%
2018 50 +1.21% 46.5 -0.64% 53.4 +3.09%
2017 49.4 - 46.8 - 51.8 -

The median age of the 16148 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 16148 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 9 862 -8.6% 669 +13.96% 787 721
10 to 19 784 -2.32% 859 +23.62% 765 1,065
20 to 29 864 -35.22% 689 1.74% 563 626
30 to 39 727 +56.51% 813 +13.36% 1,227 922
40 to 49 1,093 -20.35% 948 -9.53% 884 859
50 to 59 1,089 +5.2% 1,450 -13.91% 1,138 1,247
60 to 69 1,220 +11.52% 1,181 +15.99% 1,354 1,377
70+ 1,208 +12.24% 1,848 -1.34% 1,350 1,808

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 16148 zip code is $57,107.00.

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 16148.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,219.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,708.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,974.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 16148 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 16148, 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 16148 is currently $76,921.00.

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.

4.57% of households in 16148 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 16148 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.60%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 16148 is $36,345.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 16148 by the total population of 16148.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 16148 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 16148 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
    14.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.19%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.98%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 16148 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 16148 zip over the age of 16 is 14,112.

Of those people, a total of 55.40% 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 16148 is 51.70%.

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 16148 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 757 34.70% 6.80%
20 to 24 years 465 81.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 724 82.70% 8.50%
30 to 34 years 1,157 89.00% 8.60%
35 to 44 years 1,666 83.70% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 2,069 76.20% 10.50%
55 to 59 years 1,385 75.60% 2.70%
60 to 64 years 1,390 60.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,216 26.30% 6.00%
75 years and over 2,283 4.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 16148. 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 12,974 55.10% 4.30%
Black or African American 646 53.10% 16.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 45 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 168 55.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 107 60.70% 18.50%
Two or more races 172 99.40% 15.20%
Hispanic or Latino 170 30.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,888 55.40% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 16148 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 16148 is 7,301, with median earnings of $42,362.00.

Women in 16148 are earning approximately 56.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,301 $42,362.00
Male 3,614 $57,571.00
Female 3,687 $32,770.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 16148 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 720 $65,408.00
Business and Financial 321 $66,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 156 $52,321.00
Architecture and Engineering 115 $73,942.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $26,667.00
Community and Social Service 212 $44,605.00
Legal 96 $47,083.00
Educational and Library 662 $65,880.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 98 $47,903.00
Healthcare Practitioners 593 $60,284.00
Healthcare Support 289 $22,436.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 120 $105,417.00
Food Preparation and Serving 409 $11,838.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 288 $27,308.00
Personal Care and Service 136 $20,641.00
Sales 1,004 $46,094.00
Office and Administrative Support 818 $33,967.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 215 $40,656.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 186 $60,556.00
Production 282 $46,071.00
Transportation and Material Moving 186 $63,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 16148 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 16148.

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 432 $80,000.00 288 $50,526.00
Business and Financial 159 $125,536.00 162 $65,300.00
Computer and Mathematical 114 $53,750.00 42 $39,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 115 $73,942.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00 33 $0.00
Community and Social Service 77 $53,490.00 135 $43,520.00
Legal 44 $47,292.00 52 $0.00
Educational and Library 213 $70,344.00 449 $64,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 77 $48,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 244 $84,545.00 349 $48,224.00
Healthcare Support 39 $26,319.00 250 $22,155.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 120 $105,417.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 139 $8,295.00 270 $12,059.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 156 $35,889.00 132 $16,900.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $49,135.00 103 $20,096.00
Sales 557 $62,656.00 447 $11,850.00
Office and Administrative Support 136 $68,250.00 682 $32,569.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 215 $40,656.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 165 $62,014.00 21 $0.00
Production 229 $60,104.00 53 $39,196.00
Transportation and Material Moving 143 $53,844.00 43 $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 7,805 households in 16148, with an average household size of 2.11 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 4,639 families living in the 16148 zip code with an average family size of 2.73 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 16148:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,694 283 662 3,166
Average Household Size 2.8 2.98 2.82 1.07
Total Families 3,694 283 662 0
Average Household Size 2.8 2.43 2.5 0

Poverty

Of the 4,639 families living in 16148, 10.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 16148:

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 8,309 housing units in 16148.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,805 93.93%
Vacant 504 6.07%

26.90% of the total 8,309 housing units in 16148 are rental units. This is approximately 2,235 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,506 are occupied by the owner - or 66.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 16148 is $788.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 16148 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
    64
  • Less than $500
    276
  • $500 to $999
    1,497
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    359
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    46
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    41
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    16
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 16148 is $151,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 16148 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    442
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    819
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,437
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,212
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    978
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    563
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    29
  • $1,000,000 or more
    26

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 16148. The chart below shows the number of properties in 16148 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    592
  • 1940 to 1949
    398
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,534
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,436
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,588
  • 1980 to 1989
    671
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,164
  • 2000 to 2009
    837
  • 2010 to 2013
    89
  • 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 16148 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    668
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,899
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,969
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,269

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 16148 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 16148 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 16148.

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
    321
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,351
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,636
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,112
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    680
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    336
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    681
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    39
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    110
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    335
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    195
  • 90 or more minutes
    141

Summary

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