16132 ZIP Code — Hillsville, PA

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16132 is located in Hillsville, Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 2.18 square miles and serves a population of 350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16132

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 $89,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $27,688. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 48% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16132 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

350
population
2.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16132 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16132

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City Status
Hillsville Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 350
Population density 161 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 2.18 sq mi
Water area 0.32 sq mi
Latitude 41.0066
Longitude -80.4908
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 76.6% 49.3% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 16.9% 31.1% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 6.5% 16.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

350
Population
161
People per sq mi
43.8
Median age
$27,688
Median household income
$22,587
Per capita income
$89,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
81.4%
Home ownership
36.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
Unemployment
188
Housing units
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
23
Under 5
15
16
5–9
10
4
10–14
2
24
15–19
17
34
25–34
23
5
35–44
3
54
45–54
36
5
60–64
3
39
65–74
26
4
75–84
2
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811131.7%
18 and over23968.3%
65 and over7621.7%
Median age43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or more races 3.8%
GroupCount%
White33692.3%
Hispanic or Latino143.8%
Two or more races143.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 76.6% 49.3% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 16.9% 31.1% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 6.5% 16.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 7.1%
Under $10k 15.8%
$15k–$25k 33.3%
$25k–$35k 10.9%
$35k–$50k 9.3%
$50k–$75k 14.8%
$75k–$100k 3.8%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 4.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k15.8%
$15k–$25k33.3%
$25k–$35k10.9%
$35k–$50k9.3%
$50k–$75k14.8%
$75k–$100k3.8%
$100k–$150k7.7%
$150k–$200k4.4%
Median income$27,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.9%
$50k–$100k 15.4%
$100k–$150k 49.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$89,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied81.4%
Renter occupied18.6%
Vacant17.6%
Single-family detached78.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.9%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)1.97

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20094.1%
1990–19990.0%
1980–198923.0%
1970–19790.0%
1960–19693.2%
1950–19598.1%
1940–19493.2%
1939 or earlier58.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom17.1%
2 bedrooms33.3%
3 bedrooms47.7%
4 bedrooms1.8%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.7%
1 vehicle31.7%
2 vehicles19.1%
3 or more41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity5.5%
Propane / LP gas7.1%
Fuel oil81.4%
Wood3.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2513.7%
Cohabiting couple73.8%
Male householder, no spouse8848.1%
Female householder, no spouse6334.4%
Households with children under 183619.7%
Households with seniors (65+)7641.5%
Average household size1.91

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married57.1%13.6%
Married14.7%25.2%
Separated0.0%19.4%
Widowed2.8%28.2%
Divorced25.4%13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 14.2%
HS graduate 62.3%
Some college, no degree 6.3%
Associate's degree 2.9%
Bachelor's degree 10.5%
Graduate / professional 1.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.7%
Bachelor's or higher12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3833.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3227.8%
High school4135.7%
College / grad school43.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.9%
Professional & management 23.9%
Education & healthcare 20.7%
Construction 16.3%
Finance & real estate 10.9%
Other services 4.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts55.4%
Service0.0%
Sales & office4.3%
Natural resources & construction35.9%
Production & transportation4.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector95.7%
Government4.3%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone92.4%
Carpool7.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)35.7

Poverty

All people 36.3%
Under 18 years 88.3%
18 and over 12.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 59.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security59.6%
Retirement income9.8%
Supplemental Security20.8%
Cash public assistance10.9%
Food stamps / SNAP47.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure33.5%
High cholesterol31.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis29.3%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.4%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.4%
Depression22.6%
Fair or poor health15.1%
Poor mental health15.6%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.2%
Visited dentist64.2%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss17.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2711.3%
Disability%
Any disability20.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years17.8%
65 and over56.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance45.1%
Public insurance68.9%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only31289.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)350100.0%
Born in same state350100.0%
Born in different state24068.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French13638.9%
AncestryCount%
Italian4412.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access52.3%
Internet access95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16132

What city is ZIP code 16132 in?

ZIP code 16132 is primarily assigned to Hillsville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16132 in?

ZIP code 16132 falls within Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16132?

36% of residents in ZIP code 16132 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16132 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 16132 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 16132 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 16132 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16132?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 16132 in?

ZIP code 16132 observes the EST timezone.

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