City

Bessemer, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,431Population
💰$79,821Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$140,900Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 0.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.1%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian0.8%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.9%)
HS Graduate456 (51.2%)
Some College70 (7.9%)
Associates130 (14.6%)
Bachelors80 (9%)
Graduate Degree146 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 51.2%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad51.2%
Some College7.9%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,821 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$140,900 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$909/mo
Total Housing Units599
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
58%
About Bessemer, PA

Bessemer is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,431 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Bessemer is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,821 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bessemer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $909 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bessemer is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.57%).

Bessemer, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Bessemer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16112 1,431 $79,821 $140,900 $909 6.7% 25.4% 86.4%