16159 ZIP Code
West middlesex, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 16159 |
| City/Town: | West middlesex |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 4,616 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,294 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,148 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,361 |
| Median Home Value: | $157,400 |
| Land Area: | 28.1 sq miles
72.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1534, -80.4753 |
Population Information (16159 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,616 | -- |
| Male: | 2,100 | 45.5% |
| Female: | 2,516 | 54.5% |
| Median Age: | 54.8 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 152 | 3.3% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 209 | 4.5% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 248 | 5.4% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 165 | 3.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 162 | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 264 | 5.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 622 | 13.5% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 512 | 11.1% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 391 | 8.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 449 | 9.7% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 688 | 14.9% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 519 | 11.2% |
| 85 years and over: | 235 | 5.1% |
Housing Information (16159 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $157,400 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- |
| Median rent: | $747 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 2,361 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,177 | 92.2% |
| Vacant housing units: | 184 | 7.8% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,724 | 79.2% |
| Renter-occupied: | 453 | 20.8% |
Educational Attainment (16159 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,680 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 8 | 0.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 327 | 8.9% |
| High school graduate: | 1,610 | 43.8% |
| Some college, no degree: | 597 | 16.2% |
| Associate degree: | 346 | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 458 | 12.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 334 | 9.1% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.9% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.5% |
Income Information (16159 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,294 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,612 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,360 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,148 / yr. |
Employment (16159 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,137 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,988 | 93.7% |
| Unemployed: | 133 | 6.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,818 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,540 | 77.5% |
| Government workers: | 385 | 19.4% |
| Self-employed: | 63 | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (16159 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,427 | 95.9% |
| Black or African American: | 74 | 1.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.2% |
| Asian: | 22 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 39 | 0.8% |
| Two or more races: | 45 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 48 | 1.0% |
| Mexican: | 84 | 1.8% |
| Puerto Rican: | 20 | 0.4% |
| Cuban: | 64 | 1.4% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (16159 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 102 | 4.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 67 | 3.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 121 | 5.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 244 | 11.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 227 | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 467 | 21.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 312 | 14.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 485 | 22.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 85 | 3.9% |
| $200,000 or more: | 67 | 3.1% |
Commute to Work (16159 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,623 | 81.6% |
| Carpooled: | 222 | 11.2% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 47 | 2.4% |
| Other means: | 32 | 1.6% |
| Worked from home: | 43 | 2.2% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.7 min | -- |
Industry (16159 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.9% |
| Construction: | 60 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing: | 418 | 21.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 26 | 1.3% |
| Retail trade: | 176 | 8.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 207 | 10.4% |
| Information: | 27 | 1.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 51 | 2.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 97 | 4.9% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 664 | 33.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 60 | 3.0% |
| Other services: | 63 | 3.2% |
| Public administration: | 122 | 6.1% |
Poverty Status (16159 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% |
| 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 (16159 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,479 | 97.0% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,542 | 76.7% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,084 | 45.1% |
| Without health insurance: | 121 | 2.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (16159 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,281 | 58.8% |
| Social Security income: | 1,044 | 48.0% |
| Retirement income: | 901 | 41.4% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 185 | 8.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 45 | 2.1% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 279 | 12.8% |
Housing Types (16159 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,779 | 75.3% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 24 | 1.0% |
| 2 units: | 21 | 0.9% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3 | 0.1% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 82 | 3.5% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 72 | 3.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 380 | 16.1% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (16159 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 3 | 0.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 8 | 0.3% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 95 | 4.0% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 110 | 4.7% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 364 | 15.4% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 344 | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 423 | 17.9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 405 | 17.2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 232 | 9.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 377 | 16.0% |
Bedrooms (16159 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 53 | 2.2% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 655 | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,237 | 52.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 332 | 14.1% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 84 | 3.6% |
Heating Fuel (16159 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,512 | 69.5% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 115 | 5.3% |
| Electricity: | 283 | 13.0% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 225 | 10.3% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 42 | 1.9% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (16159 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 128 | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 781 | 35.9% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 838 | 38.5% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 430 | 19.8% |
Home Value Distribution (16159 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 115 | 6.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 295 | 17.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 349 | 20.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 522 | 30.3% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 353 | 20.5% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 88 | 5.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2 | 0.1% |
Housing Costs (16159 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,067 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $514 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $747 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.18 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 |
Households (16159 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,177 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,077 | 49.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 301 | 13.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 393 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 677 | 31.1% |
| Householder living alone: | 452 | 20.8% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,016 | 46.7% |
| Average household size: | 2.12 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.65 | -- |
Marital Status (16159 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,842 | -- |
| Never married: | 327 | 17.8% |
| Now married: | 1,110 | 60.3% |
| Separated: | 103 | 5.6% |
| Widowed: | 233 | 12.6% |
| Divorced: | 322 | 17.5% |
School Enrollment (16159 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 690 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 33 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 93 | 13.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 281 | 40.7% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 130 | 18.8% |
| College or graduate school: | 153 | 22.2% |
Veterans & Disability (16159 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,846 | -- |
| Veterans: | 368 | 9.6% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,600 | -- |
| With a disability: | 973 | 21.2% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 39 | 4.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 393 | 40.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 541 | 55.6% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16159 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,130 | 89.5% |
| Different house: | 462 | 10.0% |
| Same county: | 254 | 55.0% |
| Different county: | 186 | 40.3% |
| Different state: | 76 | 16.5% |
| Abroad: | 22 | 4.8% |
Place of Birth (16159 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,561 | 98.8% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 55 | -- |
| Not a citizen: | 55 | -- |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 55 | -- |
| Asia: | 29 | -- |
| Africa: | 0 | -- |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- |
| Latin America: | 2 | -- |
| Northern America: | 2 | -- |
Language Spoken at Home (16159 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,464 | -- |
| English only: | 4,381 | 98.1% |
| Language other than English: | 83 | 1.9% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 77 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (16159 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,177 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,967 | 90.4% |
West middlesex, PA16159