16148 ZIP Code — Hermitage, PA
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16148 is located in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 31.52 square miles and serves a population of 16,710 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.
About ZIP code 16148
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $67,366. 43% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,710
population
31.52
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16148 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16148
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16148. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hermitage | Acceptable |
| Hermitage | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
16146 Sharon (3.1 mi)
16121 Farrell (3.3 mi)
16150 Sharpsville (4.4 mi)
16159 West Middlesex (5.2 mi)
44438 Masury (5.5 mi)
44403 Brookfield (7.2 mi)
16154 Transfer (7.3 mi)
16142 New Wilmington (7.8 mi)
16143 Pulaski (8.2 mi)
44425 Hubbard (8.6 mi)
16172 New Wilmington (9.5 mi)
16137 Mercer (9.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,710 |
| Population density | 530 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2276 |
| Longitude | -80.4385 |
| 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 | 44.5% | 49.8% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 31.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.8% | 16.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
16,710
Population
530
People per sq mi
49.2
Median age
$67,366
Median household income
$42,814
Per capita income
$173,300
Median home value
$828
Median monthly rent
73.1%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
6,222
Housing units
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
305
Under 5
325
308
5–9
327
495
10–14
527
495
15–19
528
258
20–24
274
956
25–34
1,018
793
35–44
844
987
45–54
1,052
676
55–59
720
641
60–64
682
1,032
65–74
1,099
725
75–84
772
422
85+
449
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,964 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 13,746 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,499 | 26.9% |
| Median age | 49.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.9%
Black or African American
4.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
2%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,657 | 85.9% |
| Black or African American | 806 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 660 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 348 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 346 | 2% |
| Other race | 189 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.5% | 49.8% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 31.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.8% | 16.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
12.1%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $67,366 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
20.9%
$200k–$300k
19.7%
$300k–$500k
15.3%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,300 |
| Median rent / month | $828 |
| Owner occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter occupied | 26.9% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 71.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.22 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 17.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.2% |
| Electricity | 19.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,783 | 48.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 344 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,531 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,186 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,835 | 23.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,134 | 40.0% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.3% | 22.3% |
| Married | 56.2% | 52.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 14.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
14.7%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
15.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 114 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 137 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,420 | 44.1% |
| High school | 793 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 757 | 23.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.1%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Retail trade
13.1%
Professional & management
7.4%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Other services
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Public administration
3.6%
Construction
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.7% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 25.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.8% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.0% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.7% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 7.3% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
23.4%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
39.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.6% |
| Retirement income | 33.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 33.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 9.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,353 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 34.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.5% |
| Public insurance | 47.1% |
| No insurance | 2.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,080 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 173 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 47 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 92 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,229 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 16,112 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 13,123 | 78.5% |
| Foreign born | 117 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 481 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 366 | 76.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,060 | 12.3% |
| French | 1,420 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 1,169 | 7% |
| Irish | 521 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 180 | 1.1% |
| German | 42 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 17 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.9% |
| Internet access | 89.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16148
What city is ZIP code 16148 in?
ZIP code 16148 is primarily assigned to Hermitage, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16148 in?
ZIP code 16148 falls within Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16148 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 16148 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 16148 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 16148 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 16148 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 16148 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16148?
The median home value in ZIP code 16148 is $173,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 16148 in?
ZIP code 16148 observes the EST timezone.