16121 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 16121 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 16121 is African American. The current unemployment level in 16121 is 4.1%.
| Population | 4,309 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.65% |
| Population Density | 1,814 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,158 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $26,538 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $137,190 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 55.67% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 72.76% |
16121 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,650 | 39.8% |
| Black | 2,308 | 55.67% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 3.96% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
16121 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 93 | 16.2% |
| Black | 462 | 80.49% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.87% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
16121 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 191 | 6.69% |
| Bachelor Degree | 336 | 11.77% |
| High School Diploma | 1,246 | 43.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 87 | 3.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 110 | 3.85% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 471 | 16.5% |
| Associates Degree | 286 | 10.02% |
| Masters Degree | 127 | 4.45% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
