| ZIP Code | 16145 |
|---|---|
| City | Sandy Lake |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Area Code | 724 |
| Elevation | 1,343 ft |
| Latitude | 41.380199 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.078624 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 753 (40%) |
| Some College | 180 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 223 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 198 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 518 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,500 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $168,000 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $765/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,324 |
| Vacant Units | 152 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,324 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 152 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 16145 is located in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, within Mercer County. With a population of 2,674, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 16145 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 16145 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $168,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $765 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 16145 is primarily White (92.78%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 16145 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 16145 in Sandy Lake, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,674 residents, a median household income of $64,500, and a median home value of $168,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.