Mercer
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Mercer is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, with 1,982 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is East Lackawannock, 2.4 miles SW.
- 1,982residents (2020 Census)
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 1,713 / sq mipopulation density
- 16137ZIP code
About Mercer
Mercer is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. The population was 1,982 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hermitage micropolitan area.
The community was named after Brigadier General Hugh Mercer. The Mercer County Court House and Christiana Lindsey House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Mercer
- Median household income
- $47,054
- Median home value
- $151,200
- Median rent
- $660/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Mercer had 1,982 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,982 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,713 per sq mi (661 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mercer at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mercer County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,982 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.16 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.2265° N, 80.2363° W |
| ZIP code | 16137 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4248696 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mercer
- East Lackawannock2.4 mi SW
- Coolspring3.4 mi N
- Findley3.6 mi SE
- Jackson4.5 mi NE
- Lake Latonka4.6 mi NE
- Jefferson5.3 mi NW
- Springfield5.8 mi S
- Jackson Center6.0 mi NE
- Lackawannock6.4 mi W
- Fredonia6.7 mi N
- Wilmington6.8 mi SW
- Fairview7.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Mercer
What county is Mercer in?
Mercer is in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Mercer, PA?
1,982 people lived in Mercer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mercer, PA?
The ZIP code of Mercer is 16137.
What towns are near Mercer?
East Lackawannock (2.4 mi), Coolspring (3.4 mi), Findley (3.6 mi), Jackson (4.5 mi), Lake Latonka (4.6 mi).
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