City

Wheatland, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥703Population
💰$43,625Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$64,600Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 101% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 23%Other: 7%Race
White69.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black23.0%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
35%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty33.1% ▲ 231% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 101% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.6%)
HS Graduate199 (41.5%)
Some College70 (14.6%)
Associates32 (6.7%)
Bachelors78 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree97 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College14.6%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.1%Renter: 43.9%Tenure
Owner56.1%
Renter43.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,625 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$64,600 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$796/mo
Total Housing Units322
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Wheatland, PA

Wheatland is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 703 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Wheatland is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,625 is below the national average. Approximately 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wheatland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $64,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $796 per month.

The population of Wheatland is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wheatland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16161 703 $43,625 $64,600 $796 9.9% 36.5% 56.1%