16157 ZIP Code
Wampum, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 16157 |
| City/Town: | Wampum |
| County: | Lawrence |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 2,955 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,542 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,382 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,470 |
| Median Home Value: | $118,600 |
| Land Area: | 25.0 sq miles
64.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8882, -80.3334 |
Population Information (16157 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,955 | -- |
| Male: | 1,461 | 49.4% |
| Female: | 1,494 | 50.6% |
| Median Age: | 51.1 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 92 | 3.1% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 67 | 2.3% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 106 | 3.6% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 188 | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 149 | 5.0% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 337 | 11.4% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 274 | 9.3% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 529 | 17.9% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 230 | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 289 | 9.8% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 360 | 12.2% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 243 | 8.2% |
| 85 years and over: | 91 | 3.1% |
Housing Information (16157 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $118,600 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- |
| Median rent: | $630 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,470 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,321 | 89.9% |
| Vacant housing units: | 149 | 10.1% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,014 | 76.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 307 | 23.2% |
Educational Attainment (16157 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,353 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 121 | 5.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 179 | 7.6% |
| High school graduate: | 1,119 | 47.6% |
| Some college, no degree: | 446 | 19.0% |
| Associate degree: | 198 | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 223 | 9.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 67 | 2.8% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.3% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.3% |
Income Information (16157 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,542 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,449 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,855 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,382 / yr. |
Employment (16157 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,509 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,389 | 92.0% |
| Unemployed: | 120 | 8.0% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,173 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,214 | 87.4% |
| Government workers: | 107 | 7.7% |
| Self-employed: | 68 | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (16157 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,851 | 96.5% |
| Black or African American: | 13 | 0.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.2% |
| Asian: | 24 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 16 | 0.5% |
| Two or more races: | 46 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 39 | 1.3% |
| Mexican: | 26 | 0.9% |
| Puerto Rican: | 24 | 0.8% |
| Cuban: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (16157 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 34 | 2.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 104 | 7.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 176 | 13.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 104 | 7.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 178 | 13.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 194 | 14.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 229 | 17.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 173 | 13.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 100 | 7.6% |
| $200,000 or more: | 29 | 2.2% |
Commute to Work (16157 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,186 | 85.4% |
| Carpooled: | 100 | 7.2% |
| Public transportation: | 6 | 0.4% |
| Walked: | 37 | 2.7% |
| Other means: | 4 | 0.3% |
| Worked from home: | 31 | 2.2% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- |
Industry (16157 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.6% |
| Construction: | 123 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 356 | 25.6% |
| Wholesale trade: | 30 | 2.2% |
| Retail trade: | 151 | 10.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 79 | 5.7% |
| Information: | 9 | 0.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 56 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 44 | 3.2% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 266 | 19.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 121 | 8.7% |
| Other services: | 111 | 8.0% |
| Public administration: | 35 | 2.5% |
Poverty Status (16157 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.7% |
| 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 (16157 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,863 | 96.9% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,034 | 68.8% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,321 | 44.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 92 | 3.1% |
Benefits & Assistance (16157 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 882 | 66.8% |
| Social Security income: | 593 | 44.9% |
| Retirement income: | 373 | 28.2% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 75 | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 43 | 3.3% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 245 | 18.5% |
Housing Types (16157 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,157 | 78.7% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 9 | 0.6% |
| 2 units: | 13 | 0.9% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 4 | 0.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 18 | 1.2% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 23 | 1.6% |
| 20 or more units: | 17 | 1.2% |
| Mobile home: | 229 | 15.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (16157 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 64 | 4.4% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 97 | 6.6% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 119 | 8.1% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 213 | 14.5% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 153 | 10.4% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 332 | 22.6% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 102 | 6.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 388 | 26.4% |
Bedrooms (16157 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 8 | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom: | 107 | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 461 | 31.4% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 712 | 48.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 162 | 11.0% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 20 | 1.4% |
Heating Fuel (16157 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 574 | 43.5% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 13 | 1.0% |
| Electricity: | 320 | 24.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 354 | 26.8% |
| Coal or coke: | 2 | 0.2% |
| Wood: | 44 | 3.3% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 1.1% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (16157 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 84 | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 484 | 36.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 442 | 33.5% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 311 | 23.5% |
Home Value Distribution (16157 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 143 | 14.1% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 286 | 28.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 163 | 16.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 126 | 12.4% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 228 | 22.5% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 56 | 5.5% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4 | 0.4% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.8% |
Housing Costs (16157 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,149 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $462 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $630 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 |
Households (16157 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,321 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 660 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 142 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 284 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 291 | 22.0% |
| Householder living alone: | 227 | 17.2% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 517 | 39.1% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- |
Marital Status (16157 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,358 | -- |
| Never married: | 425 | 31.3% |
| Now married: | 693 | 51.0% |
| Separated: | 34 | 2.5% |
| Widowed: | 196 | 14.4% |
| Divorced: | 362 | 26.7% |
School Enrollment (16157 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 416 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 14 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten: | 19 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 140 | 33.7% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 142 | 34.1% |
| College or graduate school: | 101 | 24.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16157 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 2,593 | -- |
| Veterans: | 272 | 10.5% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,955 | -- |
| With a disability: | 546 | 18.5% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 35 | 6.4% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 268 | 49.1% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 243 | 44.5% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16157 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,712 | 91.8% |
| Different house: | 236 | 8.0% |
| Same county: | 103 | 43.6% |
| Different county: | 133 | 56.4% |
| Different state: | 21 | 8.9% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (16157 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 2,901 | 98.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 54 | 2700.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 54 | 2700.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 54 | 2700.0% |
| Asia: | 13 | 650.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 17 | 850.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (16157 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,863 | -- |
| English only: | 2,796 | 97.7% |
| Language other than English: | 67 | 2.3% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 27 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 11 | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 24 | 0.8% |
| Other languages: | 5 | 0.2% |
Computers & Internet (16157 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,321 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,134 | 85.8% |
Wampum, PA16157