City

Carlton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥397Population
💰$73,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.8Median Age
🏠$115,400Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 2%Other: 1%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic2.0%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.8%)
HS Graduate136 (52.3%)
Some College38 (14.6%)
Associates24 (9.2%)
Bachelors20 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree40 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 52.3%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad52.3%
Some College14.6%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.7%Renter: 7.3%Tenure
Owner92.7%
Renter7.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$115,400 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units236
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Carlton, PA

Carlton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 397 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.8 years.

Economically, Carlton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,750 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Carlton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $708 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carlton is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.98%).

Carlton, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Carlton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16311 397 $73,750 $115,400 $708 0.0% 23.1% 92.7%