16101 ZIP Code
New Castle, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16101 |
| City/Town: | New Castle |
| County: | Lawrence |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,954 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,896 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,546 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,761 |
| Median Home Value: | $108,300 |
| Land Area: | 69.2 sq miles
179.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9840, -80.2902 |
Population Information (16101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,954 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,736 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,218 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,552 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,823 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,862 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,817 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,437 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,887 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,289 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,567 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,901 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,963 | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,152 | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,948 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 756 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $108,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $693 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,761 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,134 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,627 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,915 | 67.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,219 | 32.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,463 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 406 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,507 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,530 | 46.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,744 | 16.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,068 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,129 | 13.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,079 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,896 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,274 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,152 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,546 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,494 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,185 | 91.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,309 | 9.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,867 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,336 | 86.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,268 | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 581 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,140 | 84.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,445 | 7.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 50 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 140 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,172 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 957 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 662 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 64 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 375 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 74 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 149 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16101 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 682 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,009 | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,705 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,534 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,959 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,075 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,629 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,772 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 414 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 355 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16101 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,999 | 75.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,257 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 94 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 266 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 64 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,188 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16101 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 76 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,057 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,060 | 15.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 391 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,705 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 727 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 174 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 627 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,023 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,252 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,005 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 576 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 512 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (16101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,920 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,326 | 56.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,741 | 54.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,361 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16101 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,103 | 69.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,746 | 43.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,577 | 27.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,175 | 8.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 670 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,679 | 28.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16101 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,773 | 73.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 703 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 395 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 486 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 643 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 86 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 852 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 818 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16101 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 307 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 650 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 975 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 971 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,735 | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,458 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,541 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,370 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,754 | 32.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16101 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 371 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,543 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,618 | 24.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,223 | 48.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,688 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 318 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16101 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,621 | 65.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 331 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,890 | 22.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 876 | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 95 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 178 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 76 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16101 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,482 | 11.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,937 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,674 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,041 | 15.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16101 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,721 | 19.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,365 | 26.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,885 | 21.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,171 | 13.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,102 | 12.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 547 | 6.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 109 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,134 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $483 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $693 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (16101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,134 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,202 | 39.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,512 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,951 | 22.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,001 | 30.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,417 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,804 | 36.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16101 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,189 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,181 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,406 | 44.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 397 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,893 | 15.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,217 | 34.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16101 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,372 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 462 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 299 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,027 | 47.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,535 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,049 | 16.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,573 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,210 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,281 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,464 | 21.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 615 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,136 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,713 | 42.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16101 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,485 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,184 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,278 | 54.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,760 | 42.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 799 | 19.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 146 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,427 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 162 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 527 | 325.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 527 | 325.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 527 | 325.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 204 | 125.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 161 | 99.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 105 | 64.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16101 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,402 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,426 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 976 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 433 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 476 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 58 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16101 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,134 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,637 | 88.6% | 89.4% |
New Castle, PA16101