ZIP Code 16038

standard

Source:

Harrisville · Butler County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,517

28/sq mi

Median income
$72,850

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$175,000

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.6%

Median age 48.5

Land area
123.8 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 16038?

48.5

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$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

More ZIP Codes in Butler County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16038 in?
ZIP code 16038 (Harrisville) 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 16038?
ZIP code 16038 in Harrisville, PA has a population of 3,517 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16038?
The median household income in ZIP 16038 is $72,850, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16038?
The median home value in ZIP 16038 is $175,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16038?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16038 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16038?
ZIP code 16038 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16038?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16038 are: Retail trade (17), Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16038?
In ZIP code 16038, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 16038?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16038 is 25.2 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 16038?
In ZIP code 16038, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16038?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16038 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Harrisville, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.