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Mercer County
Wheatland, PA
16161
16161 ZIP Code — Wheatland, PA
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 16161 is located in
Wheatland ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Mercer County .
It covers approximately 0.31 square miles and serves a population of
506 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 724 .
About ZIP code 16161
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $59,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $48,750. 34% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 16161 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
506
Population density
1,632 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
085
Geography
Land area
0.31 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.1975
Longitude
-80.4967
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
724
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.5%
49.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
28.7%
31.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
5.9%
16.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$48,750
Median household income
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 66 13.0% 18 and over 440 87.0% 65 and over 82 16.2% Median age 44.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
11.2%
Group Count % White 406 79.8% Black or African American 57 11.2% Two or more races 43 8.4% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.5%
49.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
28.7%
31.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
5.9%
16.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.2% $10k–$15k 10.6% $15k–$25k 6.4% $25k–$35k 14.0% $35k–$50k 12.3% $50k–$75k 23.7% $75k–$100k 15.7% $100k–$150k 10.2% Median income $48,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $59,700 Median rent / month $669 Owner occupied 54.7% Renter occupied 45.3% Vacant 9.6% Single-family detached 82.4% Large apartment buildings 8.4% Mobile homes 5.4% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.52
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 5.0% 1990–1999 4.6% 1980–1989 1.9% 1970–1979 6.5% 1960–1969 14.9% 1950–1959 37.9% 1940–1949 8.8% 1939 or earlier 20.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 11.9% 2 bedrooms 44.4% 3 bedrooms 36.0% 4 bedrooms 2.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 16.5% 1 vehicle 33.5% 2 vehicles 43.2% 3 or more 6.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 92.4% Electricity 4.2% Wood 1.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 78 33.1% Cohabiting couple 33 14.0% Male householder, no spouse 74 31.4% Female householder, no spouse 51 21.6% Households with children under 18 43 18.2% Households with seniors (65+) 62 26.3% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.6% 35.7% Married 40.8% 49.4% Separated 1.0% 2.1% Widowed 1.0% 8.5% Divorced 10.7% 4.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.1%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.6% Bachelor's or higher 16.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 24.4% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 18 43.9% High school 1 2.4% College / grad school 12 29.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
19.5%
Education & healthcare
13.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Professional & management
4.3%
Public administration
2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.4% Service 8.7% Sales & office 24.2% Natural resources & construction 13.7% Production & transportation 39.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.3% Government 6.9% Self-employed 1.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.2% Carpool 9.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.0% Other means 2.2% Avg commute (minutes) 14.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
13.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.5% Retirement income 21.2% Supplemental Security 14.8% Cash public assistance 4.2% Food stamps / SNAP 16.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.1% High blood pressure 47.1% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 19.0% Heart disease 13.2% Stroke 7.0% Asthma 12.2% Arthritis 42.2% Kidney disease 5.7% Pulmonary disease 15.4% Cancer 8.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 28.4% Binge drinking 13.4% No physical activity 37.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.8% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 28.9% Poor mental health 17.6% Poor physical health 19.1% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 83.3% Visited dentist 46.9% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 30.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 29 6.6%
Disability % Any disability 23.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.8% 65 and over 56.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.5% Public insurance 49.8% No insurance 2.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 464 91.7% 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) 505 99.8% Born in same state 505 99.8% Born in different state 366 72.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.2% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 136 26.9% Arab 107 21.1% French 25 4.9% English 6 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 3 0.6% Norwegian 3 0.6% German 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.6% Internet access 85.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16161
What city is ZIP code 16161 in?
ZIP code 16161 is primarily assigned to Wheatland, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 16161 in?
ZIP code 16161 falls within Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16161?
17% of residents in ZIP code 16161 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16161?
The median home value in ZIP code 16161 is $59,700.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 16161?
Health data for ZIP code 16161 shows elevated rates of diabetes (19%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the population of ZIP code 16161?
ZIP code 16161 has an estimated population of 506 residents, with a density of 1,617 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 16161 in?
ZIP code 16161 observes the EST timezone.
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