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Butler, PA · standard

ZIP Code 16002

Butler County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,877
85/sq mi
$90,305
Median income
$263,100
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Butler pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
85
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 16002 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,877 residents across 187.0 square miles, a density of 85 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 16002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,305 (16% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,947. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. Median home value sits at $263,100 (16% above the state average), median rent at $843 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16002, plus 6 more within Butler County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 16002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16002.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16002, Butler, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,877

Population

187.0

Area (sq mi)

85

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16002?

48.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$90,305

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$46,947

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16002 ranks nationally

Butler, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,305 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,574

Total Housing Units

6,340

Occupied Units

234

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$263,100

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$843

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16002 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 165
2021 +7.7% 178
2022 +11.8% 199
2023 +3.9% 206
2024 +2.8% 212

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 318 business establishments in ZIP 16002, employing approximately 3,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,158,000.

318

Businesses

3,194

Employees

$177.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 48 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 45 14.2%
Retail trade 34 10.7%
Manufacturing 33 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 22 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 17 5.3%
Wholesale trade 16 5.0%
Finance and insurance 9 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.5%
Educational services 6 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.9%
Information 4 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 16002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16002 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 16002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 16002 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
16029 East Butler, PA 705 4.4 mi
16045 Lyndora, PA 1,195 4.0 mi
16056 Saxonburg, PA 4,791 6.5 mi
16053 Renfrew, PA 4,020 6.6 mi
16023 Cabot, PA 4,169 6.0 mi
16034 Fenelton, PA 2,054 7.4 mi
16001 Butler, PA 40,371 7.9 mi
16059 Valencia, PA 7,738 8.6 mi
16055 Sarver, PA 8,486 9.0 mi
16025 Chicora, PA 5,564 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Butler County

16001 standard
Butler, PA
Pop: 40,371
16066 standard
Cranberry Township, PA
Pop: 28,060
16046 standard
Mars, PA
Pop: 14,396
16057 standard
Slippery Rock, PA
Pop: 13,909
16055 standard
Sarver, PA
Pop: 8,486
16059 standard
Valencia, PA
Pop: 7,738

Related Areas

Butler County Butler, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16002 in? ▼
ZIP code 16002 (Butler) is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Butler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butler-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16002? ▼
ZIP code 16002 in Butler, PA has a population of 15,877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 16002 is $90,305, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 16002 is $263,100, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 16002 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16002? ▼
ZIP code 16002 has 318 business establishments employing approximately 3,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16002 are: Construction (48), Other services (except public administration) (45), Retail trade (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16002 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16002? ▼
In ZIP code 16002, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 16002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16002 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16002? ▼
In ZIP code 16002, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16002 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.