16142 ZIP Code
New wilmington, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 16142 |
| City/Town: | New wilmington |
| County: | Lawrence |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 5,391 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,973 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,547 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,116 |
| Median Home Value: | $207,200 |
| Land Area: | 43.8 sq miles
113.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1352, -80.3328 |
Population Information (16142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,391 | -- |
| Male: | 2,741 | 50.8% |
| Female: | 2,650 | 49.2% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 402 | 7.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 300 | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 378 | 7.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 443 | 8.2% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 409 | 7.6% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 573 | 10.6% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 501 | 9.3% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 648 | 12.0% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 306 | 5.7% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 296 | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 590 | 10.9% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 330 | 6.1% |
| 85 years and over: | 215 | 4.0% |
Housing Information (16142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $207,200 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- |
| Median rent: | $754 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 2,116 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,925 | 91.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 191 | 9.0% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,485 | 77.1% |
| Renter-occupied: | 440 | 22.9% |
Educational Attainment (16142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,459 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 381 | 11.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 136 | 3.9% |
| High school graduate: | 1,151 | 33.3% |
| Some college, no degree: | 398 | 11.5% |
| Associate degree: | 226 | 6.5% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 735 | 21.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 432 | 12.5% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.7% |
Income Information (16142 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,973 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,623 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,958 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,547 / yr. |
Employment (16142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,551 | -- |
| Employed: | 2,512 | 98.5% |
| Unemployed: | 39 | 1.5% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,661 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,997 | 79.5% |
| Government workers: | 225 | 9.0% |
| Self-employed: | 290 | 11.5% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (16142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,141 | 95.4% |
| Black or African American: | 77 | 1.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 25 | 0.5% |
| Two or more races: | 144 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 89 | 1.7% |
| Mexican: | 54 | 1.0% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10 | 0.2% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.2% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.6% |
Income Distribution (16142 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 85 | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 59 | 3.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 146 | 7.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 147 | 7.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 186 | 9.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 308 | 16.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 209 | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 481 | 25.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 155 | 8.1% |
| $200,000 or more: | 149 | 7.7% |
Commute to Work (16142 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,739 | 69.2% |
| Carpooled: | 168 | 6.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.3% |
| Walked: | 102 | 4.1% |
| Other means: | 120 | 4.8% |
| Worked from home: | 319 | 12.7% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- |
Industry (16142 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 63 | 2.5% |
| Construction: | 229 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing: | 351 | 14.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 60 | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 301 | 12.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 109 | 4.3% |
| Information: | 11 | 0.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 86 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 124 | 4.9% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 705 | 28.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 177 | 7.0% |
| Other services: | 231 | 9.2% |
| Public administration: | 65 | 2.6% |
Poverty Status (16142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.6% |
| 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 (16142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,387 | 81.4% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,520 | 65.3% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,677 | 31.1% |
| Without health insurance: | 873 | 16.2% |
Benefits & Assistance (16142 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,495 | 77.7% |
| Social Security income: | 688 | 35.7% |
| Retirement income: | 490 | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 52 | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 12 | 0.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 126 | 6.5% |
Housing Types (16142 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,559 | 73.7% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 114 | 5.4% |
| 2 units: | 49 | 2.3% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 184 | 8.7% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 51 | 2.4% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 57 | 2.7% |
| 20 or more units: | 44 | 2.1% |
| Mobile home: | 58 | 2.7% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (16142 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 146 | 6.9% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 280 | 13.2% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 171 | 8.1% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 182 | 8.6% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 340 | 16.1% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 245 | 11.6% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 230 | 10.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 138 | 6.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 379 | 17.9% |
Bedrooms (16142 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 32 | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom: | 169 | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 473 | 22.4% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 864 | 40.8% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 401 | 19.0% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 177 | 8.4% |
Heating Fuel (16142 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 728 | 37.8% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 28 | 1.5% |
| Electricity: | 673 | 35.0% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 202 | 10.5% |
| Coal or coke: | 96 | 5.0% |
| Wood: | 152 | 7.9% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 1.9% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.5% |
Vehicles Available (16142 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 249 | 12.9% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 537 | 27.9% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 672 | 34.9% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 467 | 24.3% |
Home Value Distribution (16142 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 45 | 3.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 89 | 6.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 305 | 20.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 267 | 18.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 440 | 29.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 225 | 15.2% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 72 | 4.8% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 42 | 2.8% |
Housing Costs (16142 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,486 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $514 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $754 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.89 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 |
Households (16142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,925 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,095 | 56.9% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 400 | 20.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 347 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 388 | 20.2% |
| Householder living alone: | 521 | 27.1% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 729 | 37.9% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- |
Marital Status (16142 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,163 | -- |
| Never married: | 704 | 32.5% |
| Now married: | 1,190 | 55.0% |
| Separated: | 87 | 4.0% |
| Widowed: | 180 | 8.3% |
| Divorced: | 567 | 26.2% |
School Enrollment (16142 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,285 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 69 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten: | 53 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 592 | 46.1% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 258 | 20.1% |
| College or graduate school: | 313 | 24.4% |
Veterans & Disability (16142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,057 | -- |
| Veterans: | 248 | 6.1% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,260 | -- |
| With a disability: | 614 | 11.7% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 29 | 4.7% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 226 | 36.8% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 359 | 58.5% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16142 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,810 | 89.2% |
| Different house: | 467 | 8.7% |
| Same county: | 234 | 50.1% |
| Different county: | 233 | 49.9% |
| Different state: | 95 | 20.3% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (16142 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,314 | 98.6% |
| Foreign born: | 52 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 77 | 148.1% |
| Not a citizen: | 77 | 148.1% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 77 | 148.1% |
| Asia: | 13 | 25.0% |
| Africa: | 12 | 23.1% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 29 | 55.8% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 26.9% |
Language Spoken at Home (16142 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,989 | -- |
| English only: | 4,087 | 81.9% |
| Language other than English: | 902 | 18.1% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 49 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 853 | 17.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (16142 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,925 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,557 | 80.9% |
New wilmington, PA16142