16172 ZIP Code — New Wilmington, PA

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16172 is located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 0.08 square miles and serves a population of 845 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 16172

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 16172 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

845

population

0.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16172 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16172

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16172. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Wilmington	Acceptable
New Wilmington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16142 New Wilmington (1.9 mi) 16105 New Castle (4.4 mi) 16156 Volant (6 mi) 16143 Pulaski (6.4 mi) 16159 West Middlesex (6.6 mi) 16116 Edinburg (8.4 mi) 16137 Mercer (8.4 mi) 16108 New Castle (9.3 mi) 16148 Hermitage (9.5 mi) 16121 Farrell (10.4 mi) 16101 New Castle (10.6 mi) 16102 New Castle (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	845
Population density	10,563 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	0.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.1176
Longitude	-80.3301
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

845

Population

10,563

People per sq mi

20.6

Median age

Median household income

$4,920

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

166

15–19

134

293

20–24

237

45–54

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	845	100.0%
65 and over	7	0.8%
Median age	20.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.8%

Black or African American 16.4%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	664	77.8%
Black or African American	140	16.4%
Two or more races	41	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.9%

Household income

$75k–$100k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$75k–$100k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	100.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	100.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	100.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	7	100.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	7	100.0%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	98.1%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 100.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

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

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	830	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.9%

Retail trade 22.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.2%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Construction 4.3%

Information 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Manufacturing 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	28.1%
Sales & office	36.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	1.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.4%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	34.4%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.7

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	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.4%
Public insurance	1.2%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	845	100.0%
Spanish	13	1.5%
Other Indo-European	8	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	841	99.5%
Born in same state	841	99.5%
Born in different state	608	72.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	123	14.6%
Italian	96	11.4%
French	63	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	1.1%
Irish	2	0.2%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16172

What city is ZIP code 16172 in?

ZIP code 16172 is primarily assigned to New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16172 in?

ZIP code 16172 falls within Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16172?

100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 16172?

ZIP code 16172 has an estimated population of 845 residents, with a density of 10,181 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16172 in?

ZIP code 16172 observes the EST timezone.