| City: | Hillsville, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Lawrence County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:18:43 PM |
| Population: | 380 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0066, -80.4908 |
| Land Area: | 2.199 sq mi |
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Hillsville is a small rural community in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, covering 2.5 square miles near the Ohio border. With 380 residents and 157 households, this unincorporated area serves as a PO Box Only Zone where street delivery isn't available. The post office maintains 178 PO Boxes, slightly more than the number of local households, because it also serves surrounding rural areas.
This is a working community with a median age of 44 years. About 32% of workers here work from home, well above the national average. Most others commute by car, with many driving to nearby employment centers. The population is 96% white, with a median household income of $51,346 and median home values around $115,100.
The street network includes rural routes along Churchill Road, which has the most delivery points, plus East Main Street and West Main Street through the center of the community. Other roads like Overlook Drive, Rocco Drive, and Pensy Lane serve smaller residential clusters. The delivery pattern combines one city carrier route with one rural route, typical of a small community that straddles town and country.
Mail delivery here works differently than in most Pennsylvania communities. There's no carrier service to homes or businesses. Instead, everyone picks up mail at the post office. For 380 people spread across a rural landscape, PO Boxes provide the only option for receiving mail, packages, and prescriptions.
All mail to Hillsville addresses should use:
PO Box [number]
Hillsville, PA 16132Street names include a traditional Main Street corridor plus rural roads serving scattered residential properties.
ZIP Code 16132 has 380 residents and 157 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 44.0 years, older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.1%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 380Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 327Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 172.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $57,650Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 157Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.35Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 411 | 364 | 394 | 301 | 262 | 146 | 352 | 352 | 390 | 347 | 425 | 350 | 370 | 327 |
| Decennial Census | 355 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 380 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44
Male Median Age: 42.6
Female Median Age: 44.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 7 |
| Female | 12 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 29 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 16 | 29 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 31 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 35 | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 |
| White: | 365 | 99.46% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.54% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 367 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 198 | 52.11% | 42.6 years |
| Females: | 182 | 47.89% | 44.7 years |
| Total: | 380 | 100% | 44.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 312 | 95.41% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 15 | 4.59% |
| Total Population: | 327 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 312 | 95.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 15 | 4.59% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $57,650, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $29,004 (101.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,650. Family households earn a median of $70,781 versus $31,106 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,675). By gender, male median income is $48,819 and female is $35,192, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,627 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.5%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (51.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,646 | $26,641 | $23,125 | $18,438 | $26,042 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,625 | $30,469 | $27,688 | $51,346 | $57,650 |
| Median Family Income | $31,944 | $30,880 | $24,432 | $22,917 | $27,344 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,011 | $0 | $69,563 | $70,781 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $25,156 | $8,802 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,337 | $26,250 | $22,433 | $24,680 | $31,106 |
| Median Male Income | $28,958 | $85,089 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,179 | $48,472 | $48,819 |
| Median Female Income | $42,656 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,875 | $35,852 | $35,192 |
| Employed: | 159 | 52.48% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 144 | 47.52% |
| Total: | 303 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 82 | 51.57% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 10.06% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 27 | 16.98% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 34 | 21.38% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 159 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $84,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $110,400. The median gross rent is $1,025, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,025. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.68% (45.24% with a mortgage, 54.76% free-and-clear) and renters 26.32% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.33%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $84,000 | $85,000 | $90,700 | $104,700 | $115,400 | $0 | $110,500 | $109,000 | $110,400 | $104,200 | $102,400 | $89,000 | $115,100 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 20 | 44.44% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 25 | 55.56% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 45 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,025 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 57 | 33.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 69 | 40.35% |
| Renter Occupied: | 45 | 26.32% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 171 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 171 | 74.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 58 | 25.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 229 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 195 | 85.15% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 20 | 8.73% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 6.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 229 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 82.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 11.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 21.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (49.32%). College enrollment is 17.81%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 1.95% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 41 | 15.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 127 | 49.42% |
| Some college, no degree: | 37 | 14.40% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 4.67% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 10.51% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 3.11% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 211 | 82.10% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 35 | 13.62% |
| Private Insurance: | 243 | 70.64% |
| Public Insurance: | 96 | 27.91% |
| No Insurance: | 5 | 1.45% |
| Total: | 344 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 339 | 98.55% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.5% | 15.1% | 13.9% | 17.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 23.9% | 21.6% | 29.2% | 21.8% | 39.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 24 | 32.88% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 36 | 49.32% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 17.81% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 60 | 82.19% |
ZIP Code 16132 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 30 people with an annual payroll of $1,662,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 200Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $208,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,662,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 30Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16132 is located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38300) and Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,356,285 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 16132. It covers 2.199 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.298 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pittsburgh, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,356,285Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.199 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.298 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 16Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 997.68 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16132 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.