16102 ZIP Code
New castle, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 16102 |
| City/Town: | New castle |
| County: | Lawrence |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 5,166 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,929 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,875 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,435 |
| Median Home Value: | $103,500 |
| Land Area: | 24.3 sq miles
63.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9622, -80.4154 |
Population Information (16102 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,166 | -- |
| Male: | 2,516 | 48.7% |
| Female: | 2,650 | 51.3% |
| Median Age: | 45.1 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 335 | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 292 | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 352 | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 118 | 2.3% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 305 | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 512 | 9.9% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 663 | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 559 | 10.8% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 415 | 8.0% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 445 | 8.6% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 724 | 14.0% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 305 | 5.9% |
| 85 years and over: | 141 | 2.7% |
Housing Information (16102 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $103,500 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- |
| Median rent: | $856 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 2,435 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,187 | 89.8% |
| Vacant housing units: | 248 | 10.2% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,675 | 76.6% |
| Renter-occupied: | 512 | 23.4% |
Educational Attainment (16102 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,764 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 7 | 0.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 296 | 7.9% |
| High school graduate: | 1,759 | 46.7% |
| Some college, no degree: | 655 | 17.4% |
| Associate degree: | 298 | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 491 | 13.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 258 | 6.9% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.9% |
Income Information (16102 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,929 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,424 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,000 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,875 / yr. |
Employment (16102 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,348 | -- |
| Employed: | 2,223 | 94.7% |
| Unemployed: | 125 | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,795 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,887 | 84.9% |
| Government workers: | 229 | 10.3% |
| Self-employed: | 97 | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.4% |
Race & Ethnicity (16102 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,734 | 91.6% |
| Black or African American: | 69 | 1.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 13 | 0.3% |
| Two or more races: | 350 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 53 | 1.0% |
| Mexican: | 33 | 0.6% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9 | 0.2% |
| Cuban: | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 22 | 0.4% |
Income Distribution (16102 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 77 | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 119 | 5.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 276 | 12.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 226 | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 381 | 17.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 388 | 17.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 316 | 14.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 222 | 10.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 104 | 4.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 78 | 3.6% |
Commute to Work (16102 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,838 | 82.7% |
| Carpooled: | 152 | 6.8% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.8% |
| Walked: | 17 | 0.8% |
| Other means: | 8 | 0.4% |
| Worked from home: | 167 | 7.5% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- |
Industry (16102 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 41 | 1.8% |
| Construction: | 122 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing: | 288 | 13.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 79 | 3.6% |
| Retail trade: | 160 | 7.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 97 | 4.4% |
| Information: | 53 | 2.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 110 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 245 | 11.0% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 654 | 29.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 189 | 8.5% |
| Other services: | 120 | 5.4% |
| Public administration: | 65 | 2.9% |
Poverty Status (16102 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (16102 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,994 | 96.7% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,186 | 61.7% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,709 | 52.4% |
| Without health insurance: | 172 | 3.3% |
Benefits & Assistance (16102 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,513 | 69.2% |
| Social Security income: | 939 | 42.9% |
| Retirement income: | 630 | 28.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 224 | 10.2% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 115 | 5.3% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 532 | 24.3% |
Housing Types (16102 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,033 | 83.5% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 42 | 1.7% |
| 2 units: | 76 | 3.1% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 33 | 1.4% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 32 | 1.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 57 | 2.3% |
| Mobile home: | 162 | 6.7% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (16102 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 73 | 3.0% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 58 | 2.4% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 183 | 7.5% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 135 | 5.5% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 292 | 12.0% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 190 | 7.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 392 | 16.1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 338 | 13.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 774 | 31.8% |
Bedrooms (16102 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 146 | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 655 | 26.9% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,281 | 52.6% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 351 | 14.4% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2 | 0.1% |
Heating Fuel (16102 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,447 | 66.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 66 | 3.0% |
| Electricity: | 383 | 17.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 248 | 11.3% |
| Coal or coke: | 4 | 0.2% |
| Wood: | 24 | 1.1% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.7% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (16102 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 123 | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 773 | 35.3% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 831 | 38.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 460 | 21.0% |
Home Value Distribution (16102 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 362 | 21.6% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 444 | 26.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 290 | 17.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 218 | 13.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 245 | 14.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 95 | 5.7% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 14 | 0.8% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.4% |
Housing Costs (16102 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,123 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $475 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $856 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 |
Households (16102 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,187 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,060 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 234 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 443 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 495 | 22.6% |
| Householder living alone: | 593 | 27.1% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 838 | 38.3% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- |
Marital Status (16102 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,053 | -- |
| Never married: | 599 | 29.2% |
| Now married: | 1,082 | 52.7% |
| Separated: | 71 | 3.5% |
| Widowed: | 279 | 13.6% |
| Divorced: | 485 | 23.6% |
School Enrollment (16102 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 916 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 124 | 13.5% |
| Kindergarten: | 49 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 518 | 56.6% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 113 | 12.3% |
| College or graduate school: | 112 | 12.2% |
Veterans & Disability (16102 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,097 | -- |
| Veterans: | 358 | 8.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,166 | -- |
| With a disability: | 878 | 17.0% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 42 | 4.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 430 | 49.0% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 406 | 46.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16102 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,741 | 91.8% |
| Different house: | 310 | 6.0% |
| Same county: | 196 | 63.2% |
| Different county: | 114 | 36.8% |
| Different state: | 36 | 11.6% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (16102 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,161 | 99.9% |
| Foreign born: | 5 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5 | 100.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 5 | 100.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5 | 100.0% |
| Asia: | 2 | 40.0% |
| Africa: | 3 | 60.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (16102 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,831 | -- |
| English only: | 4,736 | 98.0% |
| Language other than English: | 95 | 2.0% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 19 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 76 | 1.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (16102 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,187 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,953 | 89.3% |
New castle, PA16102