16121 ZIP Code — Farrell, PA

Mercer County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16121 is located in Farrell, Pennsylvania, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 2.28 square miles and serves a population of 4,309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16121

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 $73,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $28,534. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16121 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,309

population

2.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16121 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16121

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16121. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farrell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16146 Sharon (2.1 mi) 16148 Hermitage (3.3 mi) 44438 Masury (3.3 mi) 16159 West Middlesex (4.3 mi) 44403 Brookfield (5 mi) 44425 Hubbard (5.3 mi) 16143 Pulaski (6.9 mi) 16150 Sharpsville (7 mi) 44505 Youngstown (8.4 mi) 16142 New Wilmington (9.1 mi) 44473 Vienna (9.3 mi) 16154 Transfer (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,309
Population density	1,890 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	2.28 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.2047
Longitude	-80.4934
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	77.0%	49.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	15.4%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,309

Population

1,890

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$28,534

Median household income

$22,455

Per capita income

$73,700

Median home value

$647

Median monthly rent

58.8%

Home ownership

34.8%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

1,399

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

136

143

5–9

150

175

10–14

184

168

15–19

176

137

20–24

144

180

25–34

189

195

35–44

204

217

45–54

228

55–59

192

60–64

202

247

65–74

259

116

75–84

121

111

85+

116

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,165	27.0%
18 and over	3,144	73.0%
65 and over	970	22.5%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 48.5%

White 38.9%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,128	48.5%
White	1,708	38.9%
Two or more races	369	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	80	1.8%
Other race	79	1.8%
Asian	25	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.0%	49.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	15.4%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 16.6%

$10k–$15k 10.7%

$15k–$25k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.6%
$10k–$15k	10.7%
$15k–$25k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$28,534

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.3%

$50k–$100k 42.6%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$73,700
Median rent / month	$647
Owner occupied	58.8%
Renter occupied	41.2%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	24.8%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	26.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	39.7%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.1%
1 vehicle	54.0%
2 vehicles	19.9%
3 or more	5.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	93.0%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	0.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	474	23.8%
Cohabiting couple	141	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	398	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	976	49.1%
Households with children under 18	571	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	766	38.5%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.1%	36.5%
Married	32.3%	27.6%
Separated	0.0%	6.3%
Widowed	6.5%	19.5%
Divorced	11.1%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	5.7%
Kindergarten	106	10.4%
Elementary school	336	33.0%
High school	434	42.6%
College / grad school	85	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.2%

Retail trade 17.1%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Construction 4.4%

Professional & management 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.8%
Service	29.7%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.0%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	6.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.8

Poverty

All people 34.8%

Under 18 years 54.6%

18 and over 27.5%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 51.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	16.4%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	37.2%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.6%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	26.5%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.8%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	27.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	183	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.8%
Public insurance	73.3%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,044	93.9%
Spanish	46	1.1%
Other Indo-European	42	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,256	98.8%
Born in same state	4,256	98.8%
Born in different state	3,138	72.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	1.2%
Not a US citizen	15	28.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	673	15.6%
French	219	5.1%
Italian	214	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	0.2%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16121

What city is ZIP code 16121 in?

ZIP code 16121 is primarily assigned to Farrell, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16121 in?

ZIP code 16121 falls within Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16121?

35% of residents in ZIP code 16121 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16121?

9% 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 16121 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 16121 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16121?

The median home value in ZIP code 16121 is $73,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 16121 in?

ZIP code 16121 observes the EST timezone.