City

Farrell, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,290Population
💰$39,412Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$76,500Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.3%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 49.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 7.1%Race
White43.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Black49.1%
Asian0.2%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty27.7% ▲ 177% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma37 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,248 (46.8%)
Some College348 (13.1%)
Associates313 (11.7%)
Bachelors335 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree385 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College13.1%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.9%Renter: 41.1%Tenure
Owner58.9%
Renter41.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,412 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$76,500 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units2,273
Vacant Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
57%
About Farrell, PA

Farrell is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,290 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Farrell is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,412 is below the national average. Approximately 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Farrell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $879 per month.

The population of Farrell is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Farrell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16121 4,290 $39,412 $76,500 $879 8.4% 27.0% 58.9%