ZIP Code 16142 - New Wilmington Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 16142 is located in New Wilmington Pennsylvania. Portions of 16142 are also in Wilmington Township (Lawrence County) and Wilmington Township (Mercer County) and Lackawannock Township and East Lackawannock Township and Shenango Township (Mercer County) and Pulaski Township (Lawrence County) and Springfield Township (Mercer County) and Neshannock Township. 16142 is primarily within Mercer County, with some portions in Lawrence County. Regionally, 16142 is located in the Youngstown Area.
ZIP Code 16142 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | New Wilmington |
| Primary County | Mercer County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,391 |
| Area Code(s) | 724 / 878 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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16142 Demographics
16142 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle 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 16142 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 16142 is White. The current unemployment level in 16142 is 4.1%.
| Population | 5,391 |
| Population Growth Rate | -20.28% |
| Population Density | 118 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,085 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,494 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $476,860 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.62% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.93% |
16142 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,261 | 97.62% |
| Black | 56 | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
16142 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 974 | 97.11% |
| Black | 8 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
16142 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 173 | 5.59% |
| Bachelor Degree | 604 | 19.53% |
| High School Diploma | 1,125 | 36.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 76 | 2.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 78 | 2.52% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 372 | 12.03% |
| Associates Degree | 200 | 6.47% |
| Masters Degree | 321 | 10.38% |
| Professional Degree | 45 | 1.45% |
| Doctorate Degree | 99 | 3.2% |
16142 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.14280701, -80.33951569 |
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| Region | Youngstown Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA New Castle, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 46 Square Miles |
16142 Schools
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16142 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 61c - Low Lime Drift Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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