16124 ZIP Code — Fredonia, PA

Mercer County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16124 is located in Fredonia, Pennsylvania, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 27.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,704 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16124

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,894. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 16124 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,704

population

27.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16124 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16124

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16124. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fredonia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16114 Clarks Mills (6.9 mi) 16137 Mercer (7.3 mi) 16125 Greenville (7.4 mi) 16130 Hadley (7.9 mi) 16153 Stoneboro (8.2 mi) 16154 Transfer (8.4 mi) 16133 Jackson Center (8.5 mi) 16150 Sharpsville (8.6 mi) 16145 Sandy Lake (10.1 mi) 16148 Hermitage (11.5 mi) 16110 Adamsville (13.1 mi) 16142 New Wilmington (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,704
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	27.07 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.3278
Longitude	-80.2615
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	49.9%	49.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,704

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$53,894

Median household income

$28,163

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

$742

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

636

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

112

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	409	24.0%
18 and over	1,295	76.0%
65 and over	347	20.4%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,676	98.1%
Two or more races	21	1.2%
Black or African American	7	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	49.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$53,894

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$742
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	30.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.7%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.9%
Electricity	21.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	18.2%
Wood	25.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	361	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	154	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	117	18.0%
Households with children under 18	161	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	32.8%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	20.2%
Married	52.9%	55.0%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	13.2%
Divorced	10.9%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 47.7%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.9%
Kindergarten	12	3.9%
Elementary school	214	69.0%
High school	48	15.5%
College / grad school	27	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.5%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Other services 7.7%

Retail trade 7.6%

Construction 7.3%

Public administration 4.1%

Professional & management 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	29.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 28.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	23.1%
Uninsured under 19	48.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,595	93.6%
Spanish	86	5.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	86	5.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,693	99.4%
Born in same state	1,688	99.1%
Born in different state	1,461	85.7%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	27.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	321	18.8%
French	147	8.6%
Arab	122	7.2%
English	37	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	16	0.9%
Polish	6	0.4%
Norwegian	6	0.4%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	74.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16124

What city is ZIP code 16124 in?

ZIP code 16124 is primarily assigned to Fredonia, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16124 in?

ZIP code 16124 falls within Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16124?

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

Is ZIP code 16124 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 16124 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16124 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 16124 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16124?

The median home value in ZIP code 16124 is $150,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16124 in?

ZIP code 16124 observes the EST timezone.