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Mercer County
Stoneboro, PA
16153
16153 ZIP Code — Stoneboro, PA
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16153 is located in
Stoneboro ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Mercer County .
It covers approximately 43.03 square miles and serves a population of
2,266 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 724 .
About ZIP code 16153
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 $139,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $64,103. 33% 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 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 16153 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
2,266
Population density
53 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
085
Geography
Land area
43.03 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
41.3306
Longitude
-80.1035
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
724
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.8%
49.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
34.7%
31.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
19.9%
16.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.5%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$64,103
Median household income
$139,300
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 563 24.8% 18 and over 1,703 75.2% 65 and over 393 17.3% Median age 40.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,197 94.7% Two or more races 61 2.6% Hispanic or Latino 55 2.4% Asian 8 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.8%
49.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
34.7%
31.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
19.9%
16.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.5%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.8% $10k–$15k 7.6% $15k–$25k 7.0% $25k–$35k 7.6% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 22.2% $75k–$100k 12.4% $100k–$150k 17.5% $150k–$200k 7.7% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $64,103
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $139,300 Median rent / month $800 Owner occupied 81.4% Renter occupied 18.6% Vacant 13.0% Single-family detached 79.7% Large apartment buildings 3.3% Mobile homes 14.4% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.45
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 9.4% 1990–1999 7.9% 1980–1989 8.5% 1970–1979 15.8% 1960–1969 6.3% 1950–1959 11.4% 1940–1949 4.5% 1939 or earlier 30.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.4% 1 bedroom 4.5% 2 bedrooms 27.7% 3 bedrooms 47.1% 4 bedrooms 11.9% 5+ bedrooms 5.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.6% 1 vehicle 37.6% 2 vehicles 33.9% 3 or more 22.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 47.1% Electricity 20.5% Propane / LP gas 9.1% Fuel oil 12.3% Wood 7.9% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 449 48.5% Cohabiting couple 72 7.8% Male householder, no spouse 218 23.5% Female householder, no spouse 187 20.2% Households with children under 18 313 33.8% Households with seniors (65+) 273 29.5% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.5% 21.5% Married 48.8% 53.9% Separated 1.1% 3.1% Widowed 2.6% 7.9% Divorced 14.0% 13.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.1% Bachelor's or higher 21.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 28 5.4% Kindergarten 25 4.8% Elementary school 245 47.1% High school 128 24.6% College / grad school 94 18.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Professional & management
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Public administration
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.0% Service 22.6% Sales & office 17.9% Natural resources & construction 11.4% Production & transportation 18.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.3% Government 12.6% Self-employed 10.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.4% Carpool 7.0% Public transit 0.3% Walk 1.5% Work from home 7.6% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 28.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
29.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.4% Retirement income 26.6% Supplemental Security 10.0% Cash public assistance 5.5% Food stamps / SNAP 14.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.7% High blood pressure 35.4% High cholesterol 34.7% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 32.8% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.3% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 25.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.5% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.7% Visited dentist 61.3% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 17.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 180 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 16.5% Under 18 8.0% 18–64 years 16.2% 65 and over 29.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.9% Public insurance 39.8% No insurance 9.2% Uninsured under 19 16.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,125 93.8% Spanish 24 1.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 24 1.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,246 99.1% Born in same state 2,239 98.8% Born in different state 2,064 91.1% Foreign born 7 0.3% Naturalized citizen 20 0.9% Not a US citizen 18 90.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 390 17.2% French 279 12.3% Arab 159 7% English 73 3.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 12 0.5% Irish 9 0.4% German 5 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.9% Internet access 88.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16153
What city is ZIP code 16153 in?
ZIP code 16153 is primarily assigned to Stoneboro, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16153 in?
ZIP code 16153 falls within Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 16153 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 16153 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 16153 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 16153 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16153?
The median home value in ZIP code 16153 is $139,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 16153?
ZIP code 16153 has an estimated population of 2,266 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 16153 in?
ZIP code 16153 observes the EST timezone.
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