City

West Pittsburg, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥949Population
💰$41,841Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$101,300Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓18.4%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.1%
Black0.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads18.4% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (2.2%)
HS Graduate270 (44.7%)
Some College111 (18.4%)
Associates99 (16.4%)
Bachelors49 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree62 (10.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College18.4%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.5%Renter: 37.5%Tenure
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,841 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$101,300 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units510
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
55%
About West Pittsburg, PA

West Pittsburg is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 949 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, West Pittsburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,841 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in West Pittsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Pittsburg is less-educated. 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Pittsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16160 949 $41,841 $101,300 $769 5.8% 18.4% 62.5%