16146 ZIP Code
Sharon, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16146 |
| City/Town: | Sharon |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,169 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,185 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,096 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,195 |
| Median Home Value: | $70,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2348, -80.4994 |
Population Information (16146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,169 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,272 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,897 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 838 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 758 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 612 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 527 | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 888 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,744 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,357 | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,905 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,050 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 923 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,771 | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 620 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 176 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $70,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $684 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,195 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,159 | 85.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,036 | 14.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,348 | 54.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,811 | 45.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,546 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 178 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 850 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,965 | 41.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,570 | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,025 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,278 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 680 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16146 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,185 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,040 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,250 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,096 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,101 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,620 | 92.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 451 | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,781 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,992 | 88.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 407 | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 214 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,485 | 79.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,812 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 41 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 59 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 763 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 341 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 327 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 184 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 116 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16146 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 454 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 672 | 10.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 874 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 786 | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 816 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,120 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 495 | 8.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 692 | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 154 | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 96 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16146 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,691 | 83.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 373 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 25 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 194 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 66 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 216 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16146 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 71 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 210 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 809 | 14.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 231 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 737 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 205 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 47 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 219 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 372 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,733 | 30.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 654 | 11.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 173 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 159 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.3% | 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 (16146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,425 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,219 | 54.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,304 | 55.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 603 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16146 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,981 | 64.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,462 | 40.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,382 | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 943 | 15.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 489 | 7.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,877 | 30.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16146 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,958 | 68.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 189 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 652 | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 255 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 235 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 256 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 622 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 19 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16146 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 44 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 64 | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 118 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 153 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 707 | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 680 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,520 | 21.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 955 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,954 | 41.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16146 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 140 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,049 | 14.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,128 | 29.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,037 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 607 | 8.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 234 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16146 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,092 | 82.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 82 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 752 | 12.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 58 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 40 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 74 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16146 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,224 | 19.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,630 | 42.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,681 | 27.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 624 | 10.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16146 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 971 | 29.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,531 | 45.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 418 | 12.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 211 | 6.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 167 | 5.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 50 | 1.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16146 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,006 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $464 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $684 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (16146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,159 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,020 | 32.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 652 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,283 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,510 | 40.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,533 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,893 | 30.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.11 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16146 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,072 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,253 | 44.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,111 | 41.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 78 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 504 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,088 | 41.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16146 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,403 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 254 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 134 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 896 | 37.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 506 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 613 | 25.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,602 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 800 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,028 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,081 | 23.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 187 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,073 | 67.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 821 | 26.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16146 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,535 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,430 | 10.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 806 | 56.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 624 | 43.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 497 | 34.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,805 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 55 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 364 | 661.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 364 | 661.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 364 | 661.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 200 | 363.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 94 | 170.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 40 | 72.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16146 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,331 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,023 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 308 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 146 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 144 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16146 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,159 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,346 | 86.8% | 89.4% |
Sharon, PA16146