City

West Middlesex, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,664Population
💰$70,482Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$169,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.7%
Asian0.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,368 (42.2%)
Some College444 (13.7%)
Associates257 (7.9%)
Bachelors397 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree775 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College13.7%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,482 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$169,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units2,276
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
56%
About West Middlesex, PA

West Middlesex is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,664 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, West Middlesex is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,482 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West Middlesex is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Middlesex is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Middlesex
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16159 4,664 $70,482 $169,700 $800 3.9% 36.1% 77.0%