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Wheatland, PA
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 16161.
Population
819
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
938
ZIP codes
1
Wheatland and its ZIP codes
Wheatland at a glance
- Wheatland is about 3.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,536, 48% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $67,700 (73% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $613 a month.
Local data for Wheatland, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheatland, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,536
Poverty rate
34.4%
Median home value
$67,700
Median rent
$613/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
12.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (195), German Americans (170), Italian Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Wheatland.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.4 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
$8.6M
26 loans, 825 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wheatland, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 12.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheatland, 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
ZIP codes in Wheatland
1 in or overlapping Wheatland. Population shown
Cities near Wheatland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarrellCity | 1 mi | 2.3 |
| Masury, OHCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.5 |
| West Hill, OHCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.5 |
| SharonCity | 2.7 mi | 3.8 |
| West MiddlesexBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.8 |
| HermitageCity | 4 mi | 29.5 |
| Brookfield Center, OHCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.9 |
| SharpsvilleBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Hubbard, OHCity | 4.7 mi | 4 |
| Maplewood Park, OHCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Yankee Lake, OHVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| PulaskiCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| New BedfordCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.6 |
| ClarkBorough | 7.5 mi | 3 |
| Vienna Center, OHCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| FrizzleburgCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheatland, PA in?
- Wheatland is in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Wheatland, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wheatland include 16161.
- What is the population of Wheatland, PA?
- About 819 people live in Wheatland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheatland?
- Nearby places include Farrell (1 mi), Masury, OH (2.2 mi), West Hill, OH (2.7 mi), Sharon (2.7 mi), West Middlesex (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023