16105 ZIP Code
New Castle, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16105 |
| City/Town: | New Castle |
| County: | Lawrence |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,565 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,535 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,583 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,192 |
| Median Home Value: | $167,400 |
| Land Area: | 25.6 sq miles
66.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0540, -80.3394 |
Population Information (16105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,565 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,412 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,153 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 728 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 634 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,073 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,052 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 728 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,906 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,677 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,920 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 917 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,030 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,843 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,420 | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 637 | 4.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $167,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $954 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,192 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,581 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 611 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,927 | 74.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,654 | 25.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,350 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 179 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 535 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,833 | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,992 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,132 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,579 | 22.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,100 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16105 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,535 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,353 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,620 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,583 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,364 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,899 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 454 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,616 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,596 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,023 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 280 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,863 | 95.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 381 | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 91 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 62 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 168 | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 118 | 0.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 470 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 149 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 203 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 118 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16105 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 231 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 140 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 579 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 603 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 894 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,082 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 891 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,065 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 569 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 527 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16105 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,595 | 81.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 441 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 54 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 19 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 646 | 9.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16105 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 36 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 474 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 786 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 249 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 825 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 310 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 88 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 579 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 518 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,828 | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 520 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 319 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 367 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.7% | 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 (16105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,698 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,395 | 73.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,480 | 41.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 834 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16105 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,477 | 68.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,175 | 48.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,069 | 31.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 443 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 239 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 732 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16105 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,721 | 79.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 260 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 141 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 210 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 455 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 211 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 43 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 151 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16105 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 157 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 360 | 5.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 771 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 669 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 784 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 638 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,764 | 24.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 483 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,566 | 21.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16105 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 14 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 540 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,719 | 23.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,356 | 46.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,285 | 17.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 278 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16105 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,608 | 70.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 63 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,556 | 23.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 243 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 50 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16105 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 386 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,218 | 33.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,493 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,484 | 22.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16105 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 133 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,012 | 20.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 890 | 18.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,047 | 21.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,132 | 23.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 642 | 13.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 63 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16105 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,392 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $639 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $954 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.85 | 2.38 |
Households (16105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,581 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,359 | 51.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 964 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,001 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,804 | 27.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,700 | 25.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,725 | 41.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16105 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,101 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,689 | 27.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,456 | 56.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 302 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 565 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,061 | 33.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16105 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,182 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 159 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 186 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,392 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 942 | 29.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 503 | 15.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,502 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,222 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,532 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,660 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 129 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,122 | 42.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,409 | 53.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16105 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,897 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,537 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 789 | 51.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 739 | 48.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 312 | 20.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,229 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 146 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 336 | 230.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 336 | 230.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 336 | 230.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 161 | 110.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 74 | 50.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 8.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16105 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,837 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,217 | 95.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 620 | 4.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 208 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 349 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 23 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16105 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,581 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,012 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
New Castle, PA16105