ZIP code 16172
Where is ZIP code 16172?
New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Lawrence County · Unique ZIP code
ZIP code 16172 belongs to New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in Lawrence County. 16172 is a unique ZIP code assigned to a single organization (Westminster College) that gets a lot of mail. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 724 and 878. About 983 people live in the 16172 area. The closest ZIP codes are 16142 (New Wilmington, 1.3 mi north), 16156 (Volant, 5 mi east) and 16105 (New Castle, 6.7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 16172 |
|---|---|
| Type | Unique ZIP code for a single organization |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Wilmington |
| Also accepted | New Wilmngtn |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 724, 878 |
| Coordinates | 41.12, -80.3332 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 161 |
Population and income in 16172
| Population | 983 · lower than 64% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11,843 · higher than 97% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 20.4 years · lower than 99% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Income per person | $5,616 |
| Housing units | 0 |
| Households | 0 |
| Land area | 0.08 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 16172. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 16172
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16142 | New Wilmington, PA | 1.3 mi N | Standard |
| 16156 | Volant, PA | 5 mi E | Standard |
| 16105 | New Castle, PA | 6.7 mi S | Standard |
| 16159 | West Middlesex, PA | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 16143 | Pulaski, PA | 7.3 mi W | Standard |
| 16101 | New Castle, PA | 8.8 mi S | Standard |
| 16140 | New Bedford, PA | 9.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 16103 | New Castle, PA | 9.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 16107 | New Castle, PA | 9.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 16108 | New Castle, PA | 9.1 mi S | Standard |
| 16116 | Edinburg, PA | 9.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 16137 | Mercer, PA | 9.3 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 16172 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 16172
123 MAIN ST
NEW WILMINGTON PA 16172
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NEW WILMNGTN as the city name for 16172. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (16172-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 16172?
- 16172 is a New Wilmington, Pennsylvania ZIP code. New Wilmngtn is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 16172 in?
- ZIP code 16172 is in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 16172 in?
- 16172 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 16172?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 16172 use area codes 724 and 878.
- What is the population of ZIP code 16172?
- About 983 people live in ZIP code 16172, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 16172 for a street address?
- Only for mail to the organization it is assigned to. Other addresses in New Wilmington use a standard ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 16172?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 16172 are 16142 (New Wilmington, 1.3 miles), 16156 (Volant, 5 miles), 16105 (New Castle, 6.7 miles) and 16159 (West Middlesex, 7.3 miles).