| ZIP Code | 16156 |
|---|---|
| City | Volant |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Area Code | 724/878 |
| Elevation | 1,330 ft |
| Latitude | 41.097996 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.227214 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 34.0% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 759 (41.2%) |
| Some College | 178 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 268 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 190 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 435 (23.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,510 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $209,200 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,089/mo ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,302 |
| Vacant Units | 61 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,302 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 61 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 16156 is located in Volant, Pennsylvania, within Lawrence County. With a population of 3,385, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.2 years. Economically, 16156 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,510 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 16156 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $209,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,089 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 16156 is primarily White (97.40%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.4%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 16156 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 16156 in Volant, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,385 residents, a median household income of $68,510, and a median home value of $209,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.