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Sharon, PA
City in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 16146.
Population
12,936
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,429
ZIP codes
1
Sharon and its ZIP codes
Sharon at a glance
- Sharon is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 63rd among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $45,670, 41% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,800 (69% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $827 a month.
Local data for Sharon, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sharon, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,670
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$78,800
Median rent
$827/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,040), Irish Americans (1,908), Italian Americans (1,596).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Sharon.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,006
42,729 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$799M
FY 2026, $7,217 per person
PPP loans
$19.8M
327 loans, 2,879 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sharon, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sharon, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
889
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Sharon
1 in or overlapping Sharon. Population shown
Cities near Sharon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West Hill, OHCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.5 |
| FarrellCity | 1.8 mi | 2.3 |
| SharpsvilleBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Masury, OHCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.5 |
| WheatlandBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Brookfield Center, OHCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.9 |
| HermitageCity | 3.5 mi | 29.5 |
| Yankee Lake, OHVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| West MiddlesexBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| ClarkBorough | 5.7 mi | 3 |
| Hubbard, OHCity | 6.5 mi | 4 |
| Orangeville, OHVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Maplewood Park, OHCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Vienna Center, OHCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1 |
| PulaskiCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Reynolds HeightsCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sharon, PA in?
- Sharon is in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Sharon, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sharon include 16146.
- What is the population of Sharon, PA?
- About 12,936 people live in Sharon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sharon?
- Nearby places include West Hill, OH (1.5 mi), Farrell (1.8 mi), Sharpsville (1.9 mi), Masury, OH (2.4 mi), Wheatland (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023