16131 ZIP Code — Hartstown, PA

Crawford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16131 is located in Hartstown, Pennsylvania, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 23.44 square miles and serves a population of 861 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 16131

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,536. 48% 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 24 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16131 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

861

population

23.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16131 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16131

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16131. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16110 Adamsville (3.9 mi) 16134 Jamestown (4.7 mi) 16111 Atlantic (5.7 mi) 16316 Conneaut Lake (6.2 mi) 16424 Linesville (8.1 mi) 16125 Greenville (10.3 mi) 44093 Williamsfield (12.1 mi) 16130 Hadley (12.5 mi) 44003 Andover (12.6 mi) 16335 Meadville (12.7 mi) 16406 Conneautville (13.1 mi) 16388 Meadville (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	861
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	23.44 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	41.5515
Longitude	-80.3830
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	48.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	34.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

861

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$55,536

Median household income

$30,569

Per capita income

$150,200

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

337

Housing units

14.2%

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	160	18.6%
18 and over	701	81.4%
65 and over	212	24.6%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	852	98.6%
Two or more races	6	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.3%
Other race	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	48.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	34.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	14.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$55,536

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 27.7%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,200
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.9%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	54.1%
3 or more	17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	37.3%
Propane / LP gas	19.2%
Fuel oil	18.6%
Wood	13.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	191	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	34	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	98	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	58	15.2%
Households with children under 18	84	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	44.9%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	18.3%
Married	52.6%	57.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	9.7%
Divorced	22.3%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 51.0%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	7.5%
Elementary school	88	60.3%
High school	23	15.8%
College / grad school	24	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Professional & management 12.7%

Retail trade 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Construction 6.9%

Public administration 5.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	28.1%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 35.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	16.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	53.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	833	96.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	861	100.0%
Born in same state	860	99.9%
Born in different state	668	77.6%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	123	14.3%
French	113	13.1%
Italian	102	11.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	16	1.9%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16131

What city is ZIP code 16131 in?

ZIP code 16131 is primarily assigned to Hartstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16131 in?

ZIP code 16131 falls within Crawford County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16131 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 16131 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16131?

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 16131 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 16131 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16131?

The median home value in ZIP code 16131 is $150,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 16131 in?

ZIP code 16131 observes the EST timezone.