FY2027 Small Area FMR · West Middlesex, PA
ZIP 16159 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 16159 (West Middlesex, PA) is $1,010 a month, up 4.1% from FY2026. That is 8% below the Lawrence County, PA area-wide FMR of $1,095.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 16159 sits in the Lawrence County, PA area
Of the 23 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 16159 has the 13th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lawrence County, PA is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,095 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 16159 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Mercer County, PA (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $639 – $781 | $763 | $690 |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $720 – $880 | $844 | $770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,095 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,516 | $1,350 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,440 – $1,760 | $1,682 | $1,500 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,010 needs about $40,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $86,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $69,500. ZIP code 16159 lies mainly in Mercer County and Lawrence County. See the Lawrence County, PA county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 16159?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 16159 are $710 (studio), $800 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,410 (3 BR) and $1,600 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 16159?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 16159 that range is $909 to $1,111 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 16159?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lawrence County, PA area apply: median family income $86,900, low-income (80%) limit $69,500 for a family of four.