City

Wampum, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,759Population
💰$56,582Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$150,700Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.7%
Asian0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (2%)
HS Graduate976 (48.5%)
Some College327 (16.2%)
Associates202 (10%)
Bachelors158 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree310 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 48.5%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad48.5%
Some College16.2%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,582 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$150,700 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$653/mo
Total Housing Units1,368
Vacant Units118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Wampum, PA

Wampum is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,759 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Wampum is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,582 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wampum is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $653 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wampum is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wampum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16157 2,759 $56,582 $150,700 $653 8.0% 23.3% 76.7%