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Lawrence County
New Wilmington, PA
16142
16142 ZIP Code — New Wilmington, PA
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16142 is located in
New Wilmington ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Lawrence County .
It covers approximately 43.75 square miles and serves a population of
5,391 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 724/878 .
About ZIP code 16142
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 $207,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $78,973. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 16142 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
5,391
Population density
123 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
073
Geography
Land area
43.75 sq mi
Water area
0.19 sq mi
Latitude
41.1444
Longitude
-80.3372
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
724/878
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.3%
49.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
31.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
20.2%
16.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
7.4%
2.8%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$78,973
Median household income
$207,200
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,334 24.7% 18 and over 4,057 75.3% 65 and over 1,135 21.1% Median age 39.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.4%
Group Count % White 5,141 93.8% Two or more races 144 2.6% Hispanic or Latino 89 1.6% Black or African American 77 1.4% Other race 25 0.5% Asian 4 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.3%
49.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
31.1%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
20.2%
16.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
7.4%
2.8%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.4% $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 7.6% $25k–$35k 7.6% $35k–$50k 9.7% $50k–$75k 16.0% $75k–$100k 10.9% $100k–$150k 25.0% $150k–$200k 8.1% $200k+ 7.7% Median income $78,973
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $207,200 Median rent / month $754 Owner occupied 77.1% Renter occupied 22.9% Vacant 9.0% Single-family detached 73.7% Large apartment buildings 2.1% Mobile homes 2.7% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.89
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 6.9% 2000–2009 13.2% 1990–1999 8.1% 1980–1989 8.6% 1970–1979 16.1% 1960–1969 11.6% 1950–1959 10.9% 1940–1949 6.5% 1939 or earlier 17.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 8.0% 2 bedrooms 22.4% 3 bedrooms 40.8% 4 bedrooms 19.0% 5+ bedrooms 8.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.9% 1 vehicle 27.9% 2 vehicles 34.9% 3 or more 24.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 37.8% Electricity 35.0% Propane / LP gas 1.5% Fuel oil 10.5% Wood 7.9% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,095 56.9% Cohabiting couple 95 4.9% Male householder, no spouse 347 18.0% Female householder, no spouse 388 20.2% Households with children under 18 521 27.1% Households with seniors (65+) 729 37.9% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.5% 26.4% Married 55.0% 53.2% Separated 0.1% 0.9% Widowed 4.0% 11.2% Divorced 8.3% 8.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.0%
Some college, no degree
11.5%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.1% Bachelor's or higher 33.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 69 5.4% Kindergarten 53 4.1% Elementary school 592 46.1% High school 258 20.1% College / grad school 313 24.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Professional & management
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Public administration
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.2% Service 15.0% Sales & office 18.5% Natural resources & construction 12.3% Production & transportation 13.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.5% Government 9.0% Self-employed 11.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.8% Carpool 6.8% Public transit 0.3% Walk 4.2% Work from home 13.0% Other means 4.9% Avg commute (minutes) 22.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
5.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.7% Retirement income 25.5% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 6.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.7% High blood pressure 28.4% High cholesterol 29.3% Diabetes 8.7% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 25.3% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.4% Binge drinking 19.9% No physical activity 21.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 12.7% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 9.7% No health insurance 9.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.7% Visited dentist 67.2% Cholesterol screening 86.1% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 248 6.1%
Disability % Any disability 11.7% Under 18 2.2% 18–64 years 7.8% 65 and over 35.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.9% Public insurance 31.9% No insurance 16.6% Uninsured under 19 27.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,989 92.5% Spanish 481 9.6% Other Indo-European 8 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 473 9.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,314 98.6% Born in same state 5,262 97.6% Born in different state 4,382 81.3% Foreign born 52 1.0% Naturalized citizen 77 1.4% Not a US citizen 65 84.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 656 12.2% French 593 11% Arab 213 4%
Ancestry Count % English 103 1.9% Irish 65 1.2% German 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.7% Internet access 80.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16142
What city is ZIP code 16142 in?
ZIP code 16142 is primarily assigned to New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16142 in?
ZIP code 16142 falls within Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 16142 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 16142 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 16142?
ZIP code 16142 has an estimated population of 5,391 residents, with a density of 123 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16142?
The median home value in ZIP code 16142 is $207,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 16142?
The median household income in ZIP code 16142 is $78,973, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 16142 in?
ZIP code 16142 observes the EST timezone.
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