ZIP Code 16159 - West Middlesex Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 16159 is located in West Middlesex Pennsylvania. Portions of 16159 are also in Hermitage and New Bedford and Farrell and Wheatland and Shenango Township (Mercer County) and Pulaski Township (Lawrence County) and Lackawannock Township. 16159 is primarily within Mercer County, with some portions in Trumbull County and Lawrence County. Regionally, 16159 is located in the Youngstown Area.
ZIP Code 16159 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | West Middlesex |
| Primary County | Mercer County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,616 |
| Area Code(s) | 724 / 878 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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16159 Demographics
16159 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 16159 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 16159 is White. The current unemployment level in 16159 is 4.1%.
| Population | 4,616 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.95% |
| Population Density | 177 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,855 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,737 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $515,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.99% |
16159 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,449 | 96.8% |
| Black | 46 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 1.87% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
16159 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 735 | 95.7% |
| Black | 6 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 3.26% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
16159 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 183 | 5.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 420 | 13.54% |
| High School Diploma | 1,613 | 51.98% |
| No High School Diploma | 43 | 1.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 154 | 4.96% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 320 | 10.31% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 6.86% |
| Masters Degree | 138 | 4.45% |
| Professional Degree | 8 | 0.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.35% |
16159 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.15909576, -80.46977234 |
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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 | 26 Square Miles |
16159 Schools
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16159 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 61c - Low Lime Drift Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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