16140 ZIP Code — New Bedford, PA

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16140 is located in New Bedford, Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 0.42 square miles and serves a population of 391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16140

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,792. 32% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16140 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

391

population

0.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16140 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16140

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Bedford	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	391
Population density	931 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	0.42 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0959
Longitude	-80.5079
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	27.1%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	72.9%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

391

Population

931

People per sq mi

21.8

Median age

$94,792

Median household income

$24,990

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

106

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	158	40.4%
18 and over	233	59.6%
65 and over	46	11.8%
Median age	21.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	391	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.1%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	72.9%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 42.1%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	42.1%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
Median income	$94,792

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 64.2%

$200k–$300k 35.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	30.8%
1950–1959	17.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	33.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	54.9%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	48.9%
Fuel oil	43.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	23	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	27	20.3%
Households with children under 18	62	46.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	27.8%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	24.3%
Married	73.1%	56.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.1%
Divorced	0.0%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 57.3%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	19.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	100	65.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	23	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 60.1%

Construction 16.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Information 7.4%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	38.5%
Sales & office	4.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.8%
Government	37.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.1

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	7.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	21.5%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	73.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	98.5%
Public insurance	13.3%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	333	85.2%
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)	391	100.0%
Born in same state	391	100.0%
Born in different state	348	89.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	14.1%
French	29	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	2.8%
Irish	6	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16140

What city is ZIP code 16140 in?

ZIP code 16140 is primarily assigned to New Bedford, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16140 in?

ZIP code 16140 falls within Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16140 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 16140 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16140?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 16140?

ZIP code 16140 has an estimated population of 391 residents, with a density of 938 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16140?

The median household income in ZIP code 16140 is $94,792, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16140 in?

ZIP code 16140 observes the EST timezone.