16160 ZIP Code — West Pittsburg, PA

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16160 is located in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 1.17 square miles and serves a population of 956 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16160

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 $92,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $41,406. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 16160 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

956

population

1.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16160 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16160

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16160. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Pittsburg	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	956
Population density	817 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	1.17 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.9243
Longitude	-80.3620
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	67.5%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

956

Population

817

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$41,406

Median household income

$26,196

Per capita income

$92,900

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

62.7%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

333

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	213	22.3%
18 and over	743	77.7%
65 and over	237	24.8%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Black or African American 2.4%

Two or more races 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	925	96.5%
Black or African American	23	2.4%
Two or more races	5	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.3%
Other race	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 27.1%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	27.1%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$41,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 42.6%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,900
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	62.7%
Renter occupied	37.3%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	24.8%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	20.4%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	48.9%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	47.9%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	28.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	65.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	34.3%
Cohabiting couple	52	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	45	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	206	44.7%
Households with children under 18	119	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	41.9%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	27.8%
Married	53.3%	35.7%
Separated	4.0%	4.4%
Widowed	1.7%	8.6%
Divorced	10.0%	23.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 52.3%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	136	62.4%
High school	77	35.3%
College / grad school	5	2.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Retail trade 20.4%

Other services 10.6%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Public administration 3.3%

Construction 3.0%

Information 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.1%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.8%
Government	28.9%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 3.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.2%
Public insurance	67.4%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	951	99.5%
Spanish	6	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	950	99.4%
Born in same state	950	99.4%
Born in different state	883	92.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.6%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	113	11.8%
Arab	35	3.7%
French	29	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	1.3%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.2%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16160

What city is ZIP code 16160 in?

ZIP code 16160 is primarily assigned to West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16160 in?

ZIP code 16160 falls within Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16160 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 16160 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16160?

10% 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 16160 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 16160 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16160?

The median home value in ZIP code 16160 is $92,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 16160 in?

ZIP code 16160 observes the EST timezone.