ZIP Code 16029

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East Butler · Butler County · Pennsylvania

Population
705

315/sq mi

Median income
$61,607

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$144,800

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.5%

Median age 33.6

Land area
2.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16029 in East Butler, Pennsylvania has a population of 705. The median household income is $61,607, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $144,800, 48% below the US average. 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16029 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.2 square miles in East Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 705 residents, producing a population density of 315 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16029 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16029 sits at $61,607 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,650. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $144,800 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16029 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 16029 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16029, East Butler, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

705

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

315

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16029?

33.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$61,607

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$29,650

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

380

Total Housing Units

352

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$144,800

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$923

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 16029, employing approximately 604 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,918,000.

18

Businesses

604

Employees

$32.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 6 33.3%
Wholesale trade 3 16.7%

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 16029 vs 16002 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16002 Butler, PA 15,877 4.4 mi
16045 Lyndora, PA 1,195 4.1 mi
16001 Butler, PA 40,371 5.5 mi
16034 Fenelton, PA 2,054 6.2 mi
16025 Chicora, PA 5,564 6.5 mi
16061 West Sunbury, PA 2,761 9.0 mi
16023 Cabot, PA 4,169 8.2 mi
16053 Renfrew, PA 4,020 8.5 mi
16041 Karns City, PA 1,888 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16029 in?
ZIP code 16029 (East 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 16029?
ZIP code 16029 in East Butler, PA has a population of 705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16029?
The median household income in ZIP 16029 is $61,607, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16029?
The median home value in ZIP 16029 is $144,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16029?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16029 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16029?
ZIP code 16029 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 604 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16029?
In ZIP code 16029, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 16029?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16029 is 20.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16029?
In ZIP code 16029, 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 16029?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16029 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for East Butler, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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