16157 ZIP Code — Wampum, PA

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16157 is located in Wampum, Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 25.02 square miles and serves a population of 2,955 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 16157

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 $118,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,542. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 16157 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,955

population

25.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16157 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16157

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16157. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wampum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16141 New Galilee (2.7 mi) 16117 Ellwood City (4.5 mi) 16101 New Castle (6.2 mi) 16120 Enon Valley (6.7 mi) 16102 New Castle (6.8 mi) 16108 New Castle (7.3 mi) 15010 Beaver Falls (7.6 mi) 16115 Darlington (8.2 mi) 15066 New Brighton (9.5 mi) 16112 Bessemer (9.9 mi) 16051 Portersville (10.8 mi) 44454 Petersburg (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,955
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	25.02 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	40.8782
Longitude	-80.3362
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,955

Population

118

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$60,542

Median household income

$33,364

Per capita income

$118,600

Median home value

$630

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

1,163

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

167

25–34

170

135

35–44

139

262

45–54

267

114

55–59

116

143

60–64

146

178

65–74

182

120

75–84

123

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	362	12.3%
18 and over	2,593	87.7%
65 and over	694	23.5%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,851	95.2%
Two or more races	46	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	39	1.3%
Asian	24	0.8%
Other race	16	0.5%
Black or African American	13	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$60,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,600
Median rent / month	$630
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.1%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	22.6%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.5%
Electricity	24.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	26.8%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	660	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	86	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	284	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	291	22.0%
Households with children under 18	227	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	517	39.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	27.2%
Married	51.0%	50.5%
Separated	0.7%	1.7%
Widowed	2.5%	12.8%
Divorced	14.4%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.4%
Kindergarten	19	4.6%
Elementary school	140	33.7%
High school	142	34.1%
College / grad school	101	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.6%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Other services 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Professional & management 3.2%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	27.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,863	96.9%
Spanish	18	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	14	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,901	98.2%
Born in same state	2,899	98.1%
Born in different state	2,577	87.2%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	54	1.8%
Not a US citizen	49	90.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	560	19%
French	383	13%
Arab	96	3.2%
English	46	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	44	1.5%
Dutch	22	0.7%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16157

What city is ZIP code 16157 in?

ZIP code 16157 is primarily assigned to Wampum, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16157 in?

ZIP code 16157 falls within Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16157?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 16157 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 16157 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 16157 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 16157 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16157?

The median home value in ZIP code 16157 is $118,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 16157 in?

ZIP code 16157 observes the EST timezone.