ZIP Code · PA

ZIP 16101

Part of New Castle, PA

Pop. 30,767·Lawrence County·257th most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania

Median rent (all units)

$919/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$1,013

Reported rents

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ZIP 16101 · $919

More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in ZIP 16101 changed +7.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($51,128) is $1,278 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($970); a 3-bedroom is $1,350.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 16101. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,028/yr

At $919/mo median

Location

CityNew Castle

StatePA

CountyLawrence County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.9% YoY, +1.1% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 16101 covers New Castle, PA. The median rent here is $919/mo as of October 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 increased 7.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $37,000/year (about $18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $919/mo in ZIP 16101. The local median household income is $51,128/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 16101?

Rent in ZIP 16101 has risen 7.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 16101 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 16101 is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania ZIP codes for rent, ranking #257 of 261 at $919/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 16101 changed +7.9%, against a typical +3.8% across the 205 Pennsylvania ZIP codes Zillow tracks.