| City: | Wheatland, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Mercer County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:19:16 PM |
| Population: | 597 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 724 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.1975, -80.4967 |
| Land Area: | 0.313 sq mi |
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Wheatland sits in western Pennsylvania's Mercer County, just 0.92 square miles along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border. The median age of 53.4 years and small household size (1.9 people per home) suggest an older, established community. With 597 residents in 314 occupied homes, this is a quiet borough where most people know their neighbors.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the service area. The Wheatland post office maintains 309 PO Boxes for 314 households, a 98% adoption rate that shows near-universal reliance on boxes. Despite the PO Box classification, limited rural route delivery exists within the ZIP (one rural route, one city route), creating a mixed service pattern.
Wheatland's streets tell the story of a 19th-century industrial town. Canal Street and Mill Street reference the area's canal and mill heritage. Broadway Avenue, Council Avenue, and numbered streets (1st Street, 2nd Street) form a traditional grid. Nature names like Beechwood, Chestnut, Cherry, and Pine add residential character. With 91% of homes built before 1939 (322 of 353 housing units), Wheatland preserves its historic fabric.
Median household income sits at $43,625, below Pennsylvania's state median. Home values are modest at $64,600. About 58% of homes are owner-occupied (181 of 314). The community is predominantly white (77%), with 19% Hispanic and 16% Black residents. Only 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to state averages above 30%.
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Street names reference canal and mill heritage with traditional grid layout and residential nature names.
ZIP Code 16161 has 597 residents and 314 households (average 1.90 persons per household). The median age is 53.4 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (77.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (15.7%, higher than the state average of 10.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, 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: | 597Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 819Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,907.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $40,536Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 314Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $67,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.90Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.28Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 602 | 706 | 729 | 838 | 855 | 860 | 755 | 680 | 606 | 567 | 581 | 506 | 703 | 819 |
| Decennial Census | 644 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 597 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.4
Male Median Age: 51
Female Median Age: 55.8
| 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 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| Female | 8 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 45 | 32 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 |
| Total | 24 | 27 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 23 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 38 | 36 | 55 | 74 | 59 | 46 | 24 | 13 | 23 |
| White: | 460 | 79.17% |
| Black: | 94 | 16.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 14 | 2.41% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.17% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 11 | 1.89% |
| Total: | 581 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 282 | 47.24% | 51.0 years |
| Females: | 315 | 52.76% | 55.8 years |
| Total: | 597 | 100% | 53.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 798 | 97.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 21 | 2.56% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.56% |
| Total Population: | 819 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 798 | 97.44% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 21 | 2.56% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $40,536, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $15,692 (63.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,411. Family households earn a median of $52,917 versus $25,568 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,349). By gender, male median income is $52,240 and female is $40,625, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,615 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.4%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.9%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (41.1%).
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 | $24,844 | $24,965 | $25,568 | $31,591 | $26,359 | $30,417 | $30,795 | $33,846 | $34,125 | $38,170 | $41,319 | $48,750 | $43,625 | $40,536 |
| Median Family Income | $40,139 | $40,511 | $41,979 | $40,577 | $37,917 | $40,250 | $40,000 | $39,643 | $38,558 | $47,917 | $49,500 | $55,625 | $58,214 | $52,917 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,205 | $14,048 | $15,263 | $17,292 | $18,500 | $23,553 | $24,338 | $27,308 | $32,083 | $32,188 | $35,125 | $32,917 | $24,219 | $25,568 |
| Median Male Income | $31,429 | $32,102 | $32,368 | $38,250 | $39,375 | $38,750 | $33,571 | $37,500 | $37,188 | $37,784 | $41,477 | $44,886 | $55,536 | $52,240 |
| Median Female Income | $21,635 | $23,558 | $24,779 | $28,750 | $26,118 | $26,307 | $30,313 | $32,625 | $30,893 | $32,969 | $34,844 | $36,146 | $33,750 | $40,625 |
| Employed: | 326 | 50.78% |
| Unemployed: | 36 | 5.61% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 280 | 43.61% |
| Total: | 642 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 47 | 14.42% |
| Service: | 36 | 11.04% |
| Sales and Office: | 68 | 20.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 41 | 12.58% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 134 | 41.10% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 326 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $67,700, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $18,800 (38.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,200. The median gross rent is $613, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $29 (4.52%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.13% (31.30% with a mortgage, 68.70% free-and-clear) and renters 40.87% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.42%, which is far 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 | $48,900 | $49,100 | $51,200 | $52,900 | $53,300 | $52,800 | $52,400 | $54,600 | $56,500 | $50,000 | $46,400 | $59,700 | $64,600 | $67,700 |
| Less than $500: | 56 | 35.22% |
| $500 to $999: | 57 | 35.85% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 24 | 15.09% |
| $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: | 9 | 5.66% |
| No Rent: | 13 | 8.18% |
| Total: | 159 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $642 | $606 | $594 | $625 | $579 | $606 | $621 | $653 | $682 | $563 | $483 | $669 | $796 | $613 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 72 | 18.51% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 158 | 40.62% |
| Renter Occupied: | 159 | 40.87% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 389 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 389 | 95.58% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 18 | 4.42% |
| Total Housing Units: | 407 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 340 | 83.54% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 50 | 12.29% |
| Other Units: | 17 | 4.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 407 | 100% |
In 2024, 18.60% 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 89.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 45.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 63.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 28.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 13.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.25%). College enrollment is 5.34%, 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: | 18 | 2.91% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 50 | 8.09% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 267 | 43.20% |
| Some college, no degree: | 88 | 14.24% |
| Associate's degree: | 80 | 12.94% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 109 | 17.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 0.97% |
| Total: | 618 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 550 | 89.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 115 | 18.61% |
| Private Insurance: | 369 | 40.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 522 | 57.30% |
| No Insurance: | 20 | 2.20% |
| Total: | 911 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 891 | 97.80% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.0% | 13.0% | 9.4% | 13.5% | 16.3% | 19.7% | 13.8% | 17.3% | 19.6% | 7.0% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 24.4% | 28.9% |
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: | 30 | 22.90% |
| Kindergarten: | 17 | 12.98% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 75 | 57.25% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 1.53% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 5.34% |
| Total: | 131 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 47 | 35.88% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 94 | 71.76% |
ZIP Code 16161 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 26 business establishments, employing about 1,115 people with an annual payroll of $107,794,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 342Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 26Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $36,537,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $107,794,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,115Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16161 is located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, within the Hermitage, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25850) and Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 16161. It covers 0.313 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hermitage, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25850Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Sharon, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.313 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: | 4284376Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wheatland borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16161 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.