PlainZIP

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
$71,722
Median income
$209,500
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,978. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Median home value sits at $209,500 (8% below the state average), median rent at $802 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.7%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 16025, 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 16025

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicora, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16025.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 16025?

48.3

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$36,978

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 16025 ranks nationally

Chicora, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,722 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,161

Total Housing Units

1,918

Occupied Units

243

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$209,500

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16025 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 16025 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 16025 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Butler County

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Pop: 40,371
16066 standard
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Pop: 28,060
16002 standard
Butler, PA
Pop: 15,877
16046 standard
Mars, PA
Pop: 14,396
16057 standard
Slippery Rock, PA
Pop: 13,909
16055 standard
Sarver, PA
Pop: 8,486

Related Areas

Butler County Chicora, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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