Chicora, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16025
Butler County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,564
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,722
- Median income Near-median income area
- $209,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicora pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16025 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16025 (Chicora, PA) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.9 in 2023 to 235.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16025 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicora, Butler County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,564 residents across 137.7 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16025 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,722 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,978. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $209,500 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $802; 84.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 16025 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 16025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicora, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16025.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16025, Chicora, 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
5,564
Population
137.7
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16025?
48.3
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$71,722
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$36,978
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16025 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Chicora, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,722 Top 49% higher than 51% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,161housing units
2,161
Total Housing Units
1,918
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,500
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$802
Median Rent
1969
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16025 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 178 |
| 2021 | +1.3% | 180 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 206 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 225 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 236 |
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 72 business establishments in ZIP 16025, employing approximately 548 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,114,000.
72
Businesses
548
Employees
$22.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 18.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 16025 vs 16041 →
ZIP 16025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16002
Butler (16002)
15,877 residents
- 16025 5,564
Chicora (16025)
5,564 residents
- 16262 3,007
Worthington (16262)
3,007 residents
- 16061 2,761
West Sunbury (16061)
2,761 residents
- 16034 2,054
Fenelton (16034)
2,054 residents
- 16041 1,888
Karns City (16041)
1,888 residents
- 16028 1,886
East Brady (16028)
1,886 residents
- 16050 1,546
Petrolia (16050)
1,546 residents
- 16029 705
East Butler (16029)
705 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16025 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16002
Butler (16002)
$90,305 median income
- 16034
Fenelton (16034)
$88,300 median income
- 16022
Bruin (16022)
$76,250 median income
- 16061
West Sunbury (16061)
$74,464 median income
- 16025
Chicora (16025)
$71,722 median income
- 16048
North Washington (16048)
$71,250 median income
- 16262
Worthington (16262)
$69,375 median income
- 16041
Karns City (16041)
$67,167 median income
- 16028
East Brady (16028)
$62,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16025 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16041 | Karns City, PA | 1,888 | 4.7 mi |
| 16034 | Fenelton, PA | 2,054 | 5.9 mi |
| 16050 | Petrolia, PA | 1,546 | 6.9 mi |
| 16022 | Bruin, PA | 368 | 7.6 mi |
| 16028 | East Brady, PA | 1,886 | 6.3 mi |
| 16029 | East Butler, PA | 705 | 6.5 mi |
| 16048 | North Washington, PA | 139 | 8.2 mi |
| 16061 | West Sunbury, PA | 2,761 | 8.0 mi |
| 16262 | Worthington, PA | 3,007 | 9.1 mi |
| 16002 | Butler, PA | 15,877 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16025, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,564 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 16025 in?
ZIP code 16025 (Chicora) 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 16025?
ZIP code 16025 in Chicora, PA has a population of 5,564 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16025?
The median household income in ZIP 16025 is $71,722, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16025?
The median home value in ZIP 16025 is $209,500, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16025?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16025 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16025?
ZIP code 16025 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16025?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16025 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (12), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16025?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16025 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 16025?
In ZIP code 16025, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 16025?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16025 is 27.8 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 16025?
In ZIP code 16025, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16025?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16025 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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