| City: | West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania |
| City Alias: | W Pittsburg |
| County: | Lawrence County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:19:14 PM |
| Population: | 799 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9243, -80.3620 |
| Land Area: | 1.174 sq mi |
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West Pittsburg sits in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, about a half-hour north of Pittsburgh. This small borough of 799 residents relies entirely on PO Box mail service across its 1.3 square miles. With a median age of 54.5 years, it's an aging community where 74% of homes are owner-occupied.
The post office maintains 391 PO Boxes for 382 households. That's a 1.02:1 ratio, meaning nearly every household has a box, plus a few extras for businesses and regional users. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery available, though rural carrier routes do serve some addresses within the zone.
The street grid reflects traditional small-town Pennsylvania layout. Numbered streets (2nd through 15th) run parallel, intersected by named avenues like Center, Graham, and Lawrence. Some apartments exist on Center Avenue and Graham Avenue, but most housing is single-family. State Route 168 cuts through town.
It's a working-class community. Median household income sits at $41,841, and median home values are $101,300. A notable 226 workers are employed in transportation and warehousing, likely tied to regional logistics and distribution. Another 109 work in public administration. About 23% work from home, higher than many rural Pennsylvania towns.
Mail addressed to West Pittsburg can also use the abbreviation "W Pittsburg." Both forms are valid. All residential and business mail goes to PO Boxes at the post office.
Traditional Pennsylvania borough grid with numbered streets (2nd-15th) and named avenues.
ZIP Code 16160 has 799 residents and 382 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 54.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.3% male and 53.7% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.4%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.3%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); 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: | 799Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 909Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 680.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $44,510Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 382Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $106,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.09Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.43Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 817 | 851 | 906 | 899 | 1,036 | 925 | 827 | 808 | 743 | 907 | 880 | 956 | 949 | 909 |
| Decennial Census | 864 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 799 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.5
Male Median Age: 50
Female Median Age: 57.5
| 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 | 18 | 22 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 34 | 28 | 46 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 7 |
| Female | 12 | 8 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 37 | 38 | 52 | 36 | 38 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
| Total | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 46 | 49 | 37 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 60 | 72 | 80 | 82 | 64 | 37 | 27 | 30 |
| White: | 762 | 97.69% |
| Black: | 10 | 1.28% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 0.51% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.26% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.26% |
| Total: | 780 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 370 | 46.31% | 50.0 years |
| Females: | 429 | 53.69% | 57.5 years |
| Total: | 799 | 100% | 54.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 906 | 99.67% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 0.33% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.33% |
| Total Population: | 909 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 906 | 99.67% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 0.33% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $44,510, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $2,760 (6.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,260. Family households earn a median of $50,000 versus $32,041 for nonfamily households (a difference of $17,959). By gender, male median income is $70,625 and female is $42,170, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $28,455 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.3%).
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 | $41,750 | $41,250 | $34,226 | $33,587 | $37,500 | $39,500 | $45,417 | $42,250 | $43,250 | $35,795 | $36,605 | $41,406 | $41,841 | $44,510 |
| Median Family Income | $44,722 | $45,000 | $39,375 | $39,688 | $49,063 | $53,750 | $58,750 | $61,786 | $63,409 | $37,440 | $41,136 | $45,804 | $49,196 | $50,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,458 | $30,769 | $32,500 | $22,813 | $18,125 | $16,528 | $17,614 | $17,650 | $18,167 | $25,856 | $25,824 | $28,776 | $30,357 | $32,041 |
| Median Male Income | $36,042 | $46,563 | $51,953 | $54,583 | $52,670 | $53,750 | $54,750 | $53,984 | $55,000 | $58,750 | $60,655 | $65,750 | $68,654 | $70,625 |
| Median Female Income | $28,289 | $28,869 | $28,304 | $29,107 | $30,714 | $28,854 | $30,662 | $32,857 | $34,861 | $33,693 | $36,750 | $39,591 | $41,923 | $42,170 |
| Employed: | 392 | 53.92% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 1.38% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 325 | 44.70% |
| Total: | 727 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 162 | 41.33% |
| Service: | 80 | 20.41% |
| Sales and Office: | 26 | 6.63% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 33 | 8.42% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 91 | 23.21% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 392 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $106,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $31,500 (41.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,500. The median gross rent is $797, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $309 (63.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $216. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.08% (34.59% with a mortgage, 65.41% free-and-clear) and renters 41.92% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.72%, which is considerably lower than 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 | $75,400 | $72,600 | $79,100 | $81,100 | $80,800 | $81,300 | $77,900 | $73,600 | $73,400 | $70,300 | $72,700 | $92,900 | $101,300 | $106,900 |
| Less than $500: | 45 | 23.44% |
| $500 to $999: | 86 | 44.79% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 1.56% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 6 | 3.13% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 52 | 27.08% |
| Total: | 192 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $488 | $497 | $705 | $732 | $710 | $729 | $752 | $638 | $581 | $759 | $717 | $773 | $769 | $797 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 92 | 20.09% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 174 | 37.99% |
| Renter Occupied: | 192 | 41.92% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 458 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 458 | 93.28% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 33 | 6.72% |
| Total Housing Units: | 491 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 389 | 79.23% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 63 | 12.83% |
| Other Units: | 39 | 7.94% |
| Total Housing Units: | 491 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.30% 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 88.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 46.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 67.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 7.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 11.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 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 elementary (52.88%). College enrollment is 5.29%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 24 | 3.70% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 49 | 7.55% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 300 | 46.22% |
| Some college, no degree: | 166 | 25.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 43 | 6.63% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 56 | 8.63% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 1.69% |
| Total: | 649 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 576 | 88.75% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 67 | 10.32% |
| Private Insurance: | 419 | 38.62% |
| Public Insurance: | 615 | 56.68% |
| No Insurance: | 51 | 4.70% |
| Total: | 1,085 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,034 | 95.30% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.7% | 15.6% | 17.6% | 16.7% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 11.1% | 12.2% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 8.6% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 7.7% |
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: | 4 | 1.92% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 110 | 52.88% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 83 | 39.90% |
| College or graduate school: | 11 | 5.29% |
| Total: | 208 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 1.92% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 193 | 92.79% |
ZIP Code 16160 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 78 people with an annual payroll of $5,651,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 444Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,476,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,651,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 78Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16160 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 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 16160. It covers 1.174 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 1.174 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 4283848Source: Census |
| Place Name: | West Pittsburg CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16160 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 February 1, 2026.