16143 ZIP Code — Pulaski, PA

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16143 is located in Pulaski, Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 24.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,979 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16143

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,786. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 45% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 16143 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,979

population

24.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16143 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16143

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16143. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pulaski	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16159 West Middlesex (3 mi) 16116 Edinburg (5 mi) 44436 Lowellville (6.1 mi) 16172 New Wilmington (6.4 mi) 16142 New Wilmington (6.4 mi) 16121 Farrell (6.9 mi) 16105 New Castle (7.4 mi) 44405 Campbell (7.6 mi) 44425 Hubbard (8 mi) 16148 Hermitage (8.2 mi) 44471 Struthers (8.3 mi) 16146 Sharon (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,979
Population density	81 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	24.52 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.1099
Longitude	-80.4517
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	41.1%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,979

Population

People per sq mi

55.1

Median age

$66,786

Median household income

$42,361

Per capita income

$172,600

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

860

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

151

25–34

133

35–44

104

45–54

132

55–59

117

118

60–64

103

198

65–74

175

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	224	11.3%
18 and over	1,755	88.7%
65 and over	522	26.4%
Median age	55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Asian 0.5%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,967	99.4%
Asian	10	0.5%
Two or more races	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$66,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,600
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.4%
Electricity	44.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Fuel oil	26.8%
Wood	14.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	508	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	31	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	150	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	205	22.9%
Households with children under 18	102	11.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	350	39.1%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	20.3%
Married	57.9%	61.6%
Separated	3.5%	1.2%
Widowed	1.9%	6.3%
Divorced	11.2%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	97	40.1%
High school	65	26.9%
College / grad school	71	29.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Transportation & utilities 15.8%

Construction 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Other services 8.0%

Retail trade 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	149	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.0%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,914	96.7%
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)	1,969	99.5%
Born in same state	1,923	97.2%
Born in different state	1,492	75.4%
Foreign born	46	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.5%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	302	15.3%
French	109	5.5%
Arab	92	4.6%
English	69	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	11	0.6%
German	10	0.5%
Irish	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16143

What city is ZIP code 16143 in?

ZIP code 16143 is primarily assigned to Pulaski, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16143 in?

ZIP code 16143 falls within Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16143 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 16143 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 16143 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 16143 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16143 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 16143 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16143?

The median home value in ZIP code 16143 is $172,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 16143 in?

ZIP code 16143 observes the EST timezone.