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U.S. ZIP Code · PA16146

Mercer County

Typical home value

$76,422[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.6%
5-year / yr
+4.5%
10-year / yr
+4.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-73.1%
vs metro
vs state
-67.3%
ZIP 16146 location in PA
Location of ZIP 16146 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 16146 is worth $76,422. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.6%. The effective property tax rate is 2.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,644[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Mercer County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
12,936[3]
Median household income
$45,670[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Mercer County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-218[5]
Moved in
1,867
Moved out
2,085

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Sharon HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Sharon City SD

    539 students

  • Case Avenue El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Sharon City SD

    478 students

  • Musser El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Sharon City SD

    315 students

  • Sharon MS

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Sharon City SD

    286 students

  • West Hill El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Sharon City SD

    260 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$386
Loan principal$61,137
Down payment$15,284
Total interest paid$77,977

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$587
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 16146?
The typical home in 16146 is worth $76,422, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 16146?
Home values in 16146 are down 3.6% over the past year, and up 4.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 16146?
The effective property tax rate in 16146 is 2.2% — roughly $1,644 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 16146?
ZIP code 16146 has a population of 12,936 and a median household income of $45,670.

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