| Official Zip Code Name | New Wilmington |
| Zip Code State | Pennsylvania |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Mercer |
| Secondary County: | Lawrence |
| Area Code | 724 / 878 |
| Current Population: | 7056 |
| Racial Majority: | White 97.73% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 95.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.1% |
| Median Household Income | $46425 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $65300 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 19.2 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 1027 - 1234 ft. |
| Area | 44 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.14280800, -80.33951200 |
The current unemployment level in 16142 is 7.1% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 6.8% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 6.1% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 16142 increased to 7056 from 6240 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 16142 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 16142 public schools is White. 25.8% of students in 16142 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7403 | 97.73% | 6883 | +8% |
| Black Or African American | 41 | 0.54% | 41 | +0% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 1.19% | 64 | +41% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 3 | -100% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.08% | 21 | -71% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.05% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.09% | 5 | +40% |
| Two Or More Races | 39 | 0.32% | 39 | -38% |
| White | 95.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7056 | 6240 |
| Male Population | 47.10% | |
| Female Population | 52.90% | |
| Total Households | 2120 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 25.8% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 66.7% |
| Median Household Income | $46425 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 54.00% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 30.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 15.50% |
| 16142 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Pennsylvania District 16 | Mike Kelly | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Pennsylvania Congressional Districts | ||
| 16159 - West Middlesex |
| 16143 - Pulaski |
| 16116 - Edinburg |
| 16156 - Volant |
| 16172 - New Wilmington |
| 16105 - New Castle |
| 16137 - Mercer |
| 16148 - Hermitage |
| New Wilmington, PA |
Zip Code 16142 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 17 | 18 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 54 | 58 | 57 | 50 | 39 | 31 | 22 | 38 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 34 | 38 | 48 | 60 | 71 | 79 | 82 | 81 | 75 | 63 | 50 | 39 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 2.57 | 2.31 | 3.15 | 3.41 | 3.7 | 4.51 | 4.21 | 3.75 | 4.1 | 2.74 | 3.45 | 3.08 | 40.99 |