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ZIP Code 16159
West Middlesex, PA, Mercer County
Population
4,455
Land area
28.1sq mi
People per sq mi
159
City
West Middlesex
ZIP 16159 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 16159 at a glance
- ZIP 16159 (West Middlesex) is 45% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,391, 11% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,000 (30% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $880 a month.
Local data for ZIP 16159
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 16159, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,391
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$178,000
Prices +24.4% in a year
Median rent
$880/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
53.1
Average commute
18.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
106
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,766
$115M annual payroll
PPP loans
$16.18M
128 loans
Campaign donations
$8,464
1% D, 73% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 16159, 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
86° / 19°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Cities in ZIP 16159
ZIP codes near 16159
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 16143Pulaski | 2.9 mi | 24.5 |
| 16161Wheatland | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| 16121Farrell | 4 mi | 2.3 |
| 16140New Bedford | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| 44425Hubbard | 5.4 mi | 30.5 |
| 16146Sharon | 5.8 mi | 4 |
| 16155New Bedford | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| 44505Youngstown | 6.2 mi | 18 |
| 16148Hermitage | 6.4 mi | 31.5 |
| 44438West Hill | 6.4 mi | 9.4 |
| 44436Lowellville | 7.4 mi | 22.1 |
| 44405Campbell | 7.5 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 16159?
- ZIP code 16159 is in West Middlesex, PA (Mercer County).
- What county is ZIP code 16159 in?
- ZIP code 16159 is mostly in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 16159?
- About 4,455 people live in the 16159 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.