| Official Zip Code Name | West Middlesex |
| Zip Code State | Pennsylvania |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Mercer |
| Secondary County: | Lawrence |
| Area Code | 724 / 878 |
| Current Population: | 4706 |
| Racial Majority: | White 98.08% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 94.8% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.1% |
| Median Household Income | $47513 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $57030 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 17.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 922 - 1211 ft. |
| Area | 26 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.15909700, -80.46977000 |
The current unemployment level in 16159 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 16159 decreased to 4706 from 6540 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 16159 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 16159 public schools is White. 33.5% of students in 16159 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4507 | 98.08% | 4560 | -1% |
| Black Or African American | 9 | 0.2% | 59 | -85% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 1.07% | 28 | +75% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.24% | 13 | -15% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0% | 7 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 37 | 0.41% | 37 | -49% |
| White | 94.8% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4706 | 6540 |
| Male Population | 49.30% | |
| Female Population | 50.70% | |
| Total Households | 1945 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 33.5% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $47513 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 53.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 34.70% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 11.60% |
| 16159 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Pennsylvania District 16 | Mike Kelly | Republican |
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Zip Code 16159 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 18 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 59 | 58 | 51 | 40 | 33 | 24 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 35 | 38 | 49 | 61 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 51 | 40 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 2.42 | 2.11 | 3.01 | 3.31 | 3.59 | 4.35 | 4.14 | 3.63 | 3.92 | 2.67 | 3.28 | 2.92 | 39.36 |