The 16121 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Farrell, PA (Mercer County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 4,668. An estimated 86.4% in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $17,820. The median age in the 16121 ZIP Code is 43.6 years, with 23.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $29,897, while about 29% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 16121, 86.4% of the population graduated high school, while 10.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.8% in this Mercer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 46.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.9% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 16121 are older than average. The median age of 43.6 years in ZIP Code 16121 is approximately 14.44% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.4% of the population in 16121 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 10 to 14 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.7% of 16121 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 11.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 3.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 16121 is $29,897, while the region's mean household income is $37,816. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,820. The per capita income in ZIP Code 16121 of $17,820 is approximately 48.13% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 28.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately203.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.4% of the population in 16121 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 16121 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 23.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 16121, 95.4% is one race, while 4.6% are two or more races. Approximately 7.1% of 16121 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 16121 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (51.0%), followed by Black or African American (48.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51.0% |
| Black or African American | 48.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.9% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 16121, 93.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mercer County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 16121, an estimated 33.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Mercer County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 21.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 33.4% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 16121 | 8.77¢/kWh | 3.09¢/kWh | 0.45¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.3¢/kWh | 14.86¢/kWh | 10.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.65¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 16121 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.74 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 3.64 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 4.52 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.32 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.49 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.56 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.84 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.37 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 4.16 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 3.16 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 2.24 | 5.46 |
In 16121, 45.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.6 minutes. Approximately 26.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 16121 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 16121 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 19.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.6% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.2% |
| Public administration | 9.7% |