16311 ZIP Code — Carlton, PA

Mercer County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16311 is located in Carlton, Pennsylvania, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 14.59 square miles and serves a population of 438 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16311

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,625. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16311 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

438

population

14.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16311 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16311

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carlton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16362 Utica (4.5 mi) 16314 Cochranton (4.8 mi) 16145 Sandy Lake (5.4 mi) 16114 Clarks Mills (7.9 mi) 16130 Hadley (8.4 mi) 16153 Stoneboro (9.4 mi) 16317 Cooperstown (10.7 mi) 16323 Franklin (11.3 mi) 16342 Polk (11.5 mi) 16133 Jackson Center (12.7 mi) 16327 Guys Mills (13 mi) 16111 Atlantic (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	438
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	14.59 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	41.4577
Longitude	-80.0412
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	40.0%	49.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

438

Population

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$72,625

Median household income

$36,340

Per capita income

$123,500

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

238

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	70	16.0%
18 and over	368	84.0%
65 and over	107	24.4%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	433	97.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.1%
Two or more races	5	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	49.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 12.0%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	12.0%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	25.4%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$72,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,500
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	28.0%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	55.5%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.1%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	14.8%
Wood	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	102	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	43	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	54	25.8%
Households with children under 18	25	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	40.7%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.9%	29.9%
Married	62.0%	51.0%
Separated	2.3%	1.0%
Widowed	3.5%	11.8%
Divorced	19.3%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	13.3%
Kindergarten	6	10.0%
Elementary school	30	50.0%
High school	8	13.3%
College / grad school	8	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Construction 8.8%

Other services 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Retail trade 5.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Professional & management 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Information 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.1

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	31.4%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	422	96.3%
Spanish	19	4.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	4.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	438	100.0%
Born in same state	432	98.6%
Born in different state	370	84.5%
Foreign born	6	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	106	24.2%
French	55	12.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	5.9%
English	4	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	81.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16311

What city is ZIP code 16311 in?

ZIP code 16311 is primarily assigned to Carlton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16311 in?

ZIP code 16311 falls within Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16311 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 16311 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16311?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 16311 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 16311 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16311?

The median home value in ZIP code 16311 is $123,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 16311 in?

ZIP code 16311 observes the EST timezone.