City

New Wilmington, PA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥6,332Population
💰$78,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$214,100Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 3.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic1.5%
Black3.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
24%
25–44
17%
45–64
18%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size-11.86
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,063 (36.9%)
Some College211 (7.3%)
Associates200 (6.9%)
Bachelors238 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree1,140 (39.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 39.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College7.3%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate39.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$214,100 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units2,096
Vacant Units185

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About New Wilmington, PA

New Wilmington is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 6,332 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.94 years.

Economically, New Wilmington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,750 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New Wilmington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Wilmington is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.05%).

New Wilmington, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in New Wilmington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16142 5,433 $78,750 $214,100 $797 1.9% 47.9% 75.4%