16112 ZIP Code — Bessemer, PA

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16112 is located in Bessemer, Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 7.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,466 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16112

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,583. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 16112 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,466

population

7.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16112 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16112

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16112. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bessemer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44442 New Middletown (3 mi) 44454 Petersburg (3.7 mi) 16102 New Castle (4.5 mi) 16120 Enon Valley (4.8 mi) 44443 New Springfield (5.1 mi) 16116 Edinburg (5.9 mi) 44514 Youngstown (7.2 mi) 44436 Lowellville (7.6 mi) 44471 Struthers (8 mi) 16141 New Galilee (8.2 mi) 44413 East Palestine (8.6 mi) 44452 North Lima (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,466
Population density	209 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	7.01 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	40.9580
Longitude	-80.4935
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	10.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,466

Population

209

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$76,583

Median household income

$41,557

Per capita income

$125,400

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

570

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

138

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	347	23.7%
18 and over	1,119	76.3%
65 and over	209	14.3%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,397	94%
Two or more races	57	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.3%
Asian	12	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	10.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$76,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 31.9%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$1M+ 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,400
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	20.8%
1940–1949	14.8%
1939 or earlier	27.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.5%
Electricity	25.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	14.6%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	271	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	155	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	135	22.8%
Households with children under 18	219	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	27.6%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	24.6%
Married	43.3%	47.8%
Separated	6.1%	1.1%
Widowed	4.3%	12.4%
Divorced	9.5%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.4%
Kindergarten	33	9.3%
Elementary school	149	42.0%
High school	113	31.8%
College / grad school	55	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Construction 13.3%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Finance & real estate 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Professional & management 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Retail trade 8.7%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 0.8%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 5.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,415	96.5%
Spanish	9	0.6%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,454	99.2%
Born in same state	1,433	97.7%
Born in different state	1,020	69.6%
Foreign born	21	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.8%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	287	19.6%
French	68	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	1.7%
English	10	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	82.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16112

What city is ZIP code 16112 in?

ZIP code 16112 is primarily assigned to Bessemer, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16112 in?

ZIP code 16112 falls within Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16112 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 16112 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16112?

The median home value in ZIP code 16112 is $125,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 16112?

ZIP code 16112 has an estimated population of 1,466 residents, with a density of 209 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16112?

The median household income in ZIP code 16112 is $76,583, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16112 in?

ZIP code 16112 observes the EST timezone.