16154 ZIP Code — Transfer, PA

Mercer County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16154 is located in Transfer, Pennsylvania, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 27.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,987 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16154

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,635. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 49% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16154 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,987

population

27.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16154 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16154

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16154. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Transfer	Acceptable
Transfer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16150 Sharpsville (3 mi) 16125 Greenville (5.8 mi) 16148 Hermitage (7.3 mi) 16146 Sharon (7.8 mi) 16124 Fredonia (8.4 mi) 44438 Masury (9.2 mi) 44418 Fowler (9.5 mi) 16121 Farrell (9.6 mi) 44403 Brookfield (10 mi) 44428 Kinsman (10.9 mi) 16110 Adamsville (11.3 mi) 16137 Mercer (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,987
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	27.02 sq mi
Water area	2.15 sq mi
Latitude	41.3333
Longitude	-80.4236
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	44.6%	49.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,987

Population

People per sq mi

54.7

Median age

$54,635

Median household income

$35,241

Per capita income

$162,200

Median home value

$843

Median monthly rent

93.4%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

851

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

117

25–34

105

35–44

155

45–54

127

104

55–59

60–64

256

65–74

211

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	238	12.0%
18 and over	1,749	88.0%
65 and over	612	30.8%
Median age	54.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,921	94.3%
Hispanic or Latino	51	2.5%
Two or more races	50	2.5%
Other race	16	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	49.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	31.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	16.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$54,635

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 26.5%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,200
Median rent / month	$843
Owner occupied	93.4%
Renter occupied	6.6%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	21.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.3%
Electricity	23.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	21.5%
Wood	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	489	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	206	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	151	17.2%
Households with children under 18	130	14.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	417	47.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	12.6%
Married	54.1%	62.8%
Separated	0.0%	3.2%
Widowed	3.1%	9.9%
Divorced	20.4%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	8.8%
Kindergarten	30	15.5%
Elementary school	81	42.0%
High school	57	29.5%
College / grad school	8	4.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Retail trade 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Construction 8.6%

Professional & management 7.5%

Public administration 6.4%

Other services 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.0%
Retirement income	40.5%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	276	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,905	95.9%
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)	1,971	99.2%
Born in same state	1,971	99.2%
Born in different state	1,576	79.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	265	13.3%
Italian	250	12.6%
Arab	117	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	3.1%
Irish	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16154

What city is ZIP code 16154 in?

ZIP code 16154 is primarily assigned to Transfer, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16154 in?

ZIP code 16154 falls within Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16154 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 16154 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 16154 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 16154 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16154 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 16154 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16154 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 16154 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 16154 in?

ZIP code 16154 observes the EST timezone.