ZIP Code 16038
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Harrisville · Butler County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 3,517
- Median income
- $72,850
- Median home value
- $175,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.6%
- Land area
- 123.8 sq mi
28/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.5
New York
ZIP code 16038 in Harrisville, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,517. The median household income is $72,850, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $175,000, 37% below the US average. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16038 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.8 square miles in Harrisville, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,517 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 16038 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16038 sits at $72,850 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,736. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $175,000 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $883 per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16038 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 16038 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 16038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16038.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16038, Harrisville, 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
3,517
Population
123.8
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16038?
48.5
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
1.4%
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?
$72,850
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$36,736
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,374
Total Housing Units
1,306
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,000
Median Home Value
-23% vs state
$883
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 16038, employing approximately 575 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,443,000.
80
Businesses
575
Employees
$23.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 21.3% |
| Construction | 15 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 8.8% |
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 16038 vs 16020 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16020 | Boyers, PA | 1,150 | 4.1 mi |
| 16035 | Forestville, PA | 122 | 4.8 mi |
| 16372 | Clintonville, PA | 499 | 4.9 mi |
| 16127 | Grove City, PA | 16,145 | 6.4 mi |
| 16040 | Hilliards, PA | 975 | 7.3 mi |
| 16057 | Slippery Rock, PA | 13,909 | 10.3 mi |
| 16374 | Kennerdell, PA | 1,968 | 10.0 mi |
| 16048 | North Washington, PA | 139 | 10.1 mi |
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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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