16145 ZIP Code
Sandy lake, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 16145 |
| City/Town: | Sandy lake |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 2,693 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,866 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,469 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,366 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,300 |
| Land Area: | 46.9 sq miles
121.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3802, -80.0786 |
Population Information (16145 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,693 | -- |
| Male: | 1,362 | 50.6% |
| Female: | 1,331 | 49.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.5 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 146 | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 154 | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 100 | 3.7% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 166 | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 123 | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 332 | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 294 | 10.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 384 | 14.3% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 133 | 4.9% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 169 | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 464 | 17.2% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 175 | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over: | 53 | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16145 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,300 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | $731 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,366 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,187 | 86.9% |
| Vacant housing units: | 179 | 13.1% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 991 | 83.5% |
| Renter-occupied: | 196 | 16.5% |
Educational Attainment (16145 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,004 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 41 | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 97 | 4.8% |
| High school graduate: | 839 | 41.9% |
| Some college, no degree: | 315 | 15.7% |
| Associate degree: | 176 | 8.8% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 407 | 20.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 129 | 6.4% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.7% |
Income Information (16145 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,866 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,923 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,875 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,469 / yr. |
Employment (16145 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,302 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,241 | 95.3% |
| Unemployed: | 61 | 4.7% |
| Not in labor force: | 973 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 929 | 74.9% |
| Government workers: | 220 | 17.7% |
| Self-employed: | 73 | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 1.5% |
Race & Ethnicity (16145 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,521 | 93.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3 | 0.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 75 | 2.8% |
| Two or more races: | 91 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 119 | 4.4% |
| Mexican: | 37 | 1.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 20 | 0.7% |
| Cuban: | 12 | 0.4% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.2% |
Income Distribution (16145 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 39 | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 25 | 2.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 93 | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 117 | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 142 | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 282 | 23.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 169 | 14.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 203 | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 94 | 7.9% |
| $200,000 or more: | 23 | 1.9% |
Commute to Work (16145 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 962 | 77.5% |
| Carpooled: | 140 | 11.3% |
| Public transportation: | 3 | 0.2% |
| Walked: | 30 | 2.4% |
| Other means: | 13 | 1.0% |
| Worked from home: | 80 | 6.4% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.0 min | -- |
Industry (16145 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 50 | 4.0% |
| Construction: | 104 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing: | 220 | 17.7% |
| Wholesale trade: | 29 | 2.3% |
| Retail trade: | 104 | 8.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 33 | 2.7% |
| Information: | 6 | 0.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 65 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 72 | 5.8% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 325 | 26.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 107 | 8.6% |
| Other services: | 32 | 2.6% |
| Public administration: | 94 | 7.6% |
Poverty Status (16145 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.8% |
| 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 (16145 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,514 | 93.4% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,941 | 72.1% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,176 | 43.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 179 | 6.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (16145 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 851 | 71.7% |
| Social Security income: | 500 | 42.1% |
| Retirement income: | 441 | 37.2% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 68 | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 37 | 3.1% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 126 | 10.6% |
Housing Types (16145 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,082 | 79.2% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 26 | 1.9% |
| 2 units: | 36 | 2.6% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 33 | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 16 | 1.2% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 19 | 1.4% |
| 20 or more units: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Mobile home: | 152 | 11.1% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (16145 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 1 | 0.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 63 | 4.6% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 130 | 9.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 171 | 12.5% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 111 | 8.1% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 160 | 11.7% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 162 | 11.9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 101 | 7.4% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 68 | 5.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 399 | 29.2% |
Bedrooms (16145 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 23 | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom: | 64 | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 288 | 21.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 748 | 54.8% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 178 | 13.0% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 65 | 4.8% |
Heating Fuel (16145 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 311 | 26.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 155 | 13.1% |
| Electricity: | 279 | 23.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 267 | 22.5% |
| Coal or coke: | 11 | 0.9% |
| Wood: | 120 | 10.1% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 44 | 3.7% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (16145 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 22 | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 322 | 27.1% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 543 | 45.7% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 300 | 25.3% |
Home Value Distribution (16145 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 61 | 6.2% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 184 | 18.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 224 | 22.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 170 | 17.2% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 217 | 21.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 95 | 9.6% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 32 | 3.2% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.8% |
Housing Costs (16145 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,141 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $456 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $731 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 |
Households (16145 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,187 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 661 | 55.7% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 170 | 14.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 212 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 229 | 19.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 300 | 25.3% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 486 | 40.9% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.65 | -- |
Marital Status (16145 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,162 | -- |
| Never married: | 293 | 25.2% |
| Now married: | 692 | 59.6% |
| Separated: | 33 | 2.8% |
| Widowed: | 130 | 11.2% |
| Divorced: | 227 | 19.5% |
School Enrollment (16145 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 476 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 23 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 33 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 179 | 37.6% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 164 | 34.5% |
| College or graduate school: | 77 | 16.2% |
Veterans & Disability (16145 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 2,171 | -- |
| Veterans: | 301 | 13.9% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,693 | -- |
| With a disability: | 395 | 14.7% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 15 | 3.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 145 | 36.7% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 235 | 59.5% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16145 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,461 | 91.4% |
| Different house: | 221 | 8.2% |
| Same county: | 155 | 70.1% |
| Different county: | 66 | 29.9% |
| Different state: | 35 | 15.8% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (16145 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 2,675 | 99.3% |
| Foreign born: | 3 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 18 | 600.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 18 | 600.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 18 | 600.0% |
| Asia: | 8 | 266.7% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 7 | 233.3% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 100.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (16145 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,547 | -- |
| English only: | 2,504 | 98.3% |
| Language other than English: | 43 | 1.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 38 | 1.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 2 | 0.1% |
Computers & Internet (16145 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,187 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,099 | 92.6% |
Sandy lake, PA16145