ZIP Code 16101 is located in New Castle Pennsylvania. Portions of 16101 are also in Oakwood and Oakland (Lawrence County) and South New Castle and Shenango Township (Lawrence County) and Union Township (Lawrence County) and Slippery Rock Township (Lawrence County) and Scott Township (Lawrence County) and Hickory Township (Lawrence County) and Taylor Township (Lawrence County) and Wayne Township (Lawrence County) and Mahoning Township (Lawrence County) and Neshannock Township and Washington Township (Lawrence County). 16101 is entirely within Lawrence County. Regionally, 16101 is located in the Youngstown Area.
| ZIP Code Name | New Castle |
| Primary County | Lawrence County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 30,954 |
| Area Code(s) | 724 / 878 |
| Current Time | EST |
16101 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 16101 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 16101 is White. The current unemployment level in 16101 is 3.0%.
| Population | 30,954 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.57% |
| Population Density | 457 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,837 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,908 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $412,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 3.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.40% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 77.74% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,575 | 89.4% |
| Black | 2,481 | 8.35% |
| Hispanic | 594 | 2% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,223 | 84.22% |
| Black | 636 | 12.68% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,271 | 6.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,380 | 11.37% |
| High School Diploma | 9,979 | 47.68% |
| No High School Diploma | 469 | 2.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,551 | 7.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,389 | 11.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,856 | 8.87% |
| Masters Degree | 812 | 3.88% |
| Professional Degree | 100 | 0.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 124 | 0.59% |
| Coordinates | 40.98799515,-80.29007721 |
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| Cities/Towns in 16101 | Oakwood, Oakland (Lawrence County), South New Castle, Shenango Township (Lawrence County), Union Township (Lawrence County), Slippery Rock Township (Lawrence County), Scott Township (Lawrence County), Hickory Township (Lawrence County), Taylor Township (Lawrence County), Wayne Township (Lawrence County), Mahoning Township (Lawrence County), Neshannock Township, Washington Township (Lawrence County) |
| Region | Youngstown Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | New Castle, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 68 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 61c - Low Lime Drift Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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