ZIP Code 16121
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 4,290
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — 16121
- What is the median household income in 16121?
- The median household income in 16121 is $39,412 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 16121?
- The poverty rate in 16121 is 25.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 16121?
- $76,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 16121?
- The median gross rent in 16121 is $879 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 16121 residents have a college degree?
- 13.4% of adults in 16121 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,290
Median Income
$39,412
Median Home Value
$76,500
Poverty Rate
25.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.3%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,515 (+31.8%)
Home Value:
+$20,900 (+37.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.1 pp (-10.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.6 pp (+24.1%)
Unemployment:
-2.3 pp (-21.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,290
Median Age
46.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 43.3%
Black 49.1%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Other 0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$39,412
±$7,530
Per Capita Income
$70,389
Median Family Income
$44,884
Poverty Rate
25.7%
Child Poverty Rate
46.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
29.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.6%
$10–15k
6.7%
$15–25k
15.9%
$25–35k
12.1%
$35–50k
19.0%
$50–75k
15.9%
$75–100k
5.7%
$100–150k
6.1%
$150–200k
2.8%
$200k+
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,273
Owner-Occupied
58.9%
Renter-Occupied
41.1%
Vacancy Rate
6.9%
Median Home Value
$76,500
Median Gross Rent
$879
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
31.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
25.9%
$50–100k
38.8%
$100–200k
23.8%
$200–300k
5.7%
$300–500k
1.6%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.8%
$500–1k
48.7%
$1–1.5k
25.7%
$3.5k+
5.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
17.7%
1 vehicle
53.3%
2 vehicles
22.6%
3+
6.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.9%
2–4 units
12.2%
5–19 units
2.4%
20+ units
1.9%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.7%
1940–1969
5.2%
1970–1999
16.1%
2000–2009
5.4%
2010+
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.4%
Graduate Degree
4.2%
Some College / Associate
19.4%
Less Than High School
3.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Unemployment Rate
8.3%
Work from Home
3.2%
Self-Employed
3.2%
Government Workers
8.7%
Private For-Profit
88.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
45.8%
Retail
10.0%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
6.5%
Prof. Services
5.6%
Construction
5.2%
Public Admin
4.8%
Finance
3.0%
Transportation
2.5%
Wholesale
1.5%
Occupation
Food Prep
32.0%
Sales
24.9%
Management
21.6%
Production
15.1%
Construction
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
15.2 min
Drove Alone
83.1%
Carpool
12.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.2%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,116
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
26.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
5.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.8%
5–9
3.6%
10–14
10.0%
15–19
7.2%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
3.7%
35–44
12.3%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
10.5%
75–84
14.9%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 24.0%
Working age (18–64): 76.0%
65 and over: 24.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.7%
Naturalized Citizen
48.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
55.2%
Asia
44.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.5%
With a Disability
19.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.2%
Has a Computer
88.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
96.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023