ZIP Code 16101: Population, Income, Housing

State: PA

Total population: 30,767 Household income: $51,128 Rent: $725

Overview

Total population

30,767

Rent

$725

Year built

1955

Household income

$51,128

Per capita income

$30,309

Poverty rate

19.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

52%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Pennsylvania

County

Lawrence County

City

Shenango Township

Total population

30,767

Adults over 25

22,370

Total households

13,265

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$51,128

Per capita income

$30,309

Poverty rate

19.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

52%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$725

Year built

1955

Households that rent

30.6%

Households that own

69.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

82.2%

Black

7.5%

Asian

0.2%

Two or more races

8.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

3.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

96.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

11,187 (88%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

1,525 (12%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

23.3%

High school graduate or GED

46.9%

Some college or associate degree

11%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

18.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 16101 with: Lawrence County, PA Pittsburgh metro area, PA Pennsylvania United States

ZIP 16101

Total population30,767

Rent$725

Year built1955

Household income$51,128

Per capita income$30,309

Poverty rate19.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Lawrence County, PA

Total population85,024

Rent$831

Year built1957

Household income$61,931

Per capita income$35,150

Poverty rate11.9%

Unemployment rate4.3%

Pittsburgh Metro Area, PA

Total population2,439,940

Rent$1,053

Year built1960

Household income$75,762

Per capita income$45,933

Poverty rate11.1%

Unemployment rate3.6%

Pennsylvania State

Total population13,018,639

Rent$1,209

Year built1965

Household income$77,971

Per capita income$44,355

Poverty rate11.7%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP16101	CountyLawrence, PA	Metro AreaPittsburgh metro area, PA	StatePennsylvania	CountryUnited States
Total population	30,767	85,024	2,439,940	13,018,639	334,922,499
Rent	$725	$831	$1,053	$1,209	$1,413
Year built	1955	1957	1960	1965	1980
Household income	$51,128	$61,931	$75,762	$77,971	$80,734
Per capita income	$30,309	$35,150	$45,933	$44,355	$44,673
Poverty rate	19.4%	11.9%	11.1%	11.7%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.3%	3.6%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 16101

Rent & Income

In 16101, the typical monthly rent is $725 and the typical household income is $51,128. Rent here is lower than Pennsylvania, and household income is lower than Pennsylvania. The estimated poverty rate is 19.4%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 30.6% of households. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 18.9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 16101 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 16101 — Poverty

How ZIP 16101 compares in Pennsylvania (107 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$725	1 / 107	from lower rent	$725 – $2,177
Household income	$51,128	93 / 107	from higher income	$31,069 – $171,179
Poverty rate	19.4%	83 / 107	from lower poverty	2.5% – 48.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 16101

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 1st out of 107 ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania. Across Pennsylvania, figures vary from $725 in ZIP 16101 up to $2,177 in ZIP 19087.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 16101 stands 93rd out of 107 ZIP Codes. Throughout Pennsylvania, numbers span from $31,069 in ZIP 15213 up to $171,179 in ZIP 19087.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 83rd out of 107 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.5% in ZIP 19335 up to 48.2% in ZIP 15213.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 16101 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $725 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 16101

Annual Household Income: $51,128

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 16101

Estimated Rate: 19.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 16101

In ZIP Code 16101, households that rent: 4,055 (30.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,055	30.6%
Owner-Occupied	9,210	69.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 16101

In ZIP Code 16101, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,108 (52%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,108	52%
Other renter households	1,947	48%
Total renter households	4,055	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 16101

Less than High School: 5,209 people (23.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,483 people (46.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,453 people (11%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,225 people (18.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,370

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.