16137 ZIP Code
Mercer, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16137 |
| City/Town: | Mercer |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,710 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,890 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,129 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,997 |
| Median Home Value: | $165,900 |
| Land Area: | 108.5 sq miles
281.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2315, -80.2399 |
Population Information (16137 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,710 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,976 | 54.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,734 | 45.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 457 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 572 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 695 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 678 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 753 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,512 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,860 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,616 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 828 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,164 | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,613 | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 662 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 300 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16137 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $165,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $619 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,997 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,462 | 89.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 535 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,669 | 82.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 793 | 17.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16137 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,555 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 430 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 788 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,102 | 42.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,338 | 14.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 921 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,325 | 13.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 651 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16137 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,890 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,456 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,289 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,129 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16137 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,167 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,821 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 346 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,715 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,830 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 665 | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 320 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16137 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,567 | 91.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 617 | 4.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 93 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 41 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 378 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 214 | 1.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 189 | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 48 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 76 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 64 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16137 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 231 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 258 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 418 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 344 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 465 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 756 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 742 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 843 | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 221 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 184 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16137 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,742 | 77.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 406 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 113 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 73 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 351 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16137 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 82 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 447 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 816 | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 104 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 717 | 14.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 203 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 30 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 199 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 412 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,018 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 330 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 203 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 260 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16137 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.6% | 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 (16137 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,291 | 81.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,356 | 57.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,684 | 36.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 668 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16137 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,056 | 68.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,932 | 43.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,422 | 31.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 273 | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 158 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 722 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16137 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,711 | 74.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 50 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 76 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 74 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 80 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 51 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 119 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 836 | 16.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16137 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 195 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 462 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 676 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 703 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,001 | 20.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 402 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 499 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 129 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 920 | 18.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16137 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 71 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 247 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,005 | 20.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,609 | 52.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 756 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 309 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16137 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,854 | 41.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 214 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,268 | 28.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 730 | 16.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 20 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 279 | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 53 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16137 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 338 | 7.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,449 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,686 | 37.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 989 | 22.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16137 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 429 | 11.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 561 | 15.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 570 | 15.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 656 | 17.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 844 | 23.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 433 | 11.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 138 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16137 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,353 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $494 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $619 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (16137 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,462 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,422 | 54.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 745 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 754 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,050 | 23.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,098 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,711 | 38.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16137 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,141 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,129 | 34.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,755 | 44.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 178 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 962 | 15.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,187 | 19.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16137 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,223 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 110 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 112 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 997 | 44.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 618 | 27.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 386 | 17.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16137 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,541 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 867 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,959 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,008 | 18.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 184 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 944 | 47.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 880 | 43.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16137 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,243 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,396 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 907 | 65.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 489 | 35.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 132 | 9.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16137 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,473 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 91 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 237 | 260.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 237 | 260.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 237 | 260.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 127 | 139.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 11 | 12.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 62 | 68.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 4.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16137 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,253 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,626 | 94.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 627 | 5.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 169 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 404 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 34 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16137 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,462 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,898 | 87.4% | 89.4% |
Mercer, PA16137