16117 ZIP Code
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16117 |
| City/Town: | Ellwood City |
| County: | Lawrence |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,805 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,943 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,665 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,894 |
| Median Home Value: | $132,700 |
| Land Area: | 36.4 sq miles
94.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8718, -80.2562 |
Population Information (16117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,805 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,982 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,823 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 655 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 714 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 788 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 791 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 880 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,771 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,684 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,044 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,380 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,447 | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,045 | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,159 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 447 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $132,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $798 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,894 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,253 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 641 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,680 | 78.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,573 | 21.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,977 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 132 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 636 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,996 | 41.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,241 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,379 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,028 | 16.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 565 | 4.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,943 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,927 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,614 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,665 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,784 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,288 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 491 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,669 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,184 | 86.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 739 | 8.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 344 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,267 | 96.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 165 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 20 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 34 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 315 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 143 | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 210 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 107 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 100 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16117 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 356 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 207 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 656 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 622 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,025 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,295 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 914 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,484 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 442 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 252 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16117 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,046 | 72.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,091 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 170 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 56 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 747 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16117 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 67 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 715 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,067 | 12.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 249 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,228 | 14.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 510 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 148 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 402 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 668 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,810 | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 709 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 481 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 234 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 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 (16117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,014 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,134 | 70.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,676 | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 752 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16117 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,346 | 73.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,657 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,044 | 28.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 195 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 157 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,062 | 14.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16117 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,360 | 80.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 234 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 348 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 232 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 170 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 80 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 176 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 294 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16117 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 83 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 318 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 384 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 327 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 781 | 9.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 729 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,211 | 15.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,563 | 19.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,484 | 31.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16117 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 72 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 617 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,530 | 32.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,716 | 47.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 847 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 112 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16117 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,443 | 75.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 156 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,045 | 14.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 396 | 5.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 84 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 59 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16117 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 358 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,728 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,604 | 35.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,563 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16117 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 266 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,625 | 28.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,484 | 26.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,022 | 18.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 837 | 14.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 352 | 6.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 94 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,215 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $548 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $798 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (16117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,253 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,298 | 45.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 779 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,417 | 19.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,105 | 29.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,612 | 22.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,628 | 36.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.66 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16117 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,710 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,980 | 29.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,484 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 250 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 813 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,573 | 23.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16117 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,566 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 150 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 111 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,268 | 49.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 628 | 24.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 409 | 15.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,219 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 953 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,766 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,705 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 350 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,272 | 47.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,083 | 40.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16117 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,001 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,599 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 714 | 44.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 882 | 55.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 305 | 19.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,679 | 99.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 215 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 126 | 58.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 126 | 58.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 126 | 58.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 99 | 46.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16117 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,150 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,836 | 97.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 314 | 2.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 148 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 141 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 25 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16117 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,253 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,353 | 87.6% | 89.4% |
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