| City: | New Wilmington, Pennsylvania |
| City Alias: | New Wilmngtn |
| Names to Avoid: | Westminster College |
| County: | Lawrence County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:56:30 AM |
| Population: | 707 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 41.1176, -80.3301 |
| Land Area: | 0.083 sq mi |
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Westminster College, a private Presbyterian-affiliated liberal arts college founded on January 21, 1852, operates under dedicated ZIP code 16172 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The college was among the first coeducational institutions in the nation and holds the distinction of being the first college in Pennsylvania to grant women the Bachelor of Arts degree, which it did in 1857. Rev. George C. Vincent served as the driving force behind its founding, opening classes on April 26, 1852, initially in a private home.
The 2020 Census recorded 707 residents within this ZIP code, with a median age of 20.3 years confirming the student population. Approximately 99% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing on the 350-acre campus. The compact 0.03-square-mile postal boundary covers core campus facilities. This dedicated postal designation has served Westminster College for over two decades, with New Wilmington as the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 707 |
| Median Age: | 20.3 |
| Housing Units: | 3 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 3 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 16172 has 707 residents and 2 households (average 2.00 persons per household). The median age is 20.3 years, significantly younger than the state (41.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.6% male and 58.4% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.9%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.4%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, 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: | 707Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 899Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8,518.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 767 | 845 | 899 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 707 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.3
Male Median Age: 20.1
Female Median Age: 20.4
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 2 | 0 | 160 | 250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 2 | 0 | 297 | 407 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 643 | 91.99% |
| Black: | 45 | 6.44% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 1.29% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.29% |
| Total: | 699 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 294 | 41.58% | 20.1 years |
| Females: | 413 | 58.42% | 20.4 years |
| Total: | 707 | 100% | 20.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 899 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 899 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 899 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,081), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (48.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,335 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 455 | 50.61% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 444 | 49.39% |
| Total: | 899 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 131 | 28.79% |
| Service: | 98 | 21.54% |
| Sales and Office: | 219 | 48.13% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 1.54% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 455 | 100% |
Insufficient data for educational attainment. The uninsured rate is 6.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 89.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 4.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.10%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 807 | 89.77% |
| Public Insurance: | 37 | 4.12% |
| No Insurance: | 55 | 6.12% |
| Total: | 899 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 844 | 93.88% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 899 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 899 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 16172 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 3Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16172 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 2,443,921 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 16172. It covers 0.083 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: | 2,443,921Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.083 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: | 4254352Source: Census |
| Place Name: | New Wilmington borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16172 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 January 1, 2026.