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ZIP 16101

Pop. 30,767·Lawrence County·263rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$957/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$1,005
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 16101 · $957
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$670
1 BR
$740
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$11,484/yr
At $957/mo median
Location
StatePA
CountyLawrence County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 10.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.1% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 16101 (New Castle, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,767
Median income
$51,128
Median age
43.8
Renters
30.6%
Age distribution
21.3%
18%
23.3%
14.6%
22.7%
Under 1821.3%
18–3418%
35–5423.3%
55–6414.6%
65+22.7%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
82.2%
White82.2%
Black7.5%
Hispanic3.2%
Other6.9%
Education (25+)
46.9%
26.2%
18.9%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma46.9%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+18.9%
Housing tenure
69.4%
30.6%
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 16101 in New Castle, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,908 → $51,128
up 19.2%
Population
31,267 → 30,767
down 1.6%
Renter share
29.9% → 30.6%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
18.3% → 18.9%
+0.6 pts
Median age
45.2 → 43.8
-1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $51,128 today, compared with $42,908 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 31,267 to 30,767 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 16101 covers New Castle, PA. The median rent here is $957/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($51,128/yr), ZIP 16101 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 16101?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 16101 (New Castle, PA) is $957. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 16101 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 16101's median rent of $957/mo is $1,005 (51%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 16101 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 16101 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #263 out of 271 ZIPs at $957/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 16101?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $957/mo in ZIP 16101. The local median household income is $51,128/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 16101?

Rent in ZIP 16101 has decreased 10.1% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 16101 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 16101 is considered very affordable for renters. At $957/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($51,128/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 16101 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 16101 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of ZIP 16101 households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 16101 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 16101 compare to the rest of New Castle?

ZIP 16101 is pricier than New Castle as a whole. At $957/mo, it's $8 above the New Castle citywide median of $949/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 16101 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 16101 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $957/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 16101's median household income ($51,128/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 16101 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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