ZIP Code 16041

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Karns City · Butler County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,888

26/sq mi

Median income
$67,167

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$146,800

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.5%

Median age 47.7

Land area
72.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16041 in Karns City, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,888. The median household income is $67,167, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $146,800, 47% below the US average. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16041 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.1 square miles in Karns City, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,888 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 16041 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16041 sits at $67,167 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,271. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $146,800 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $944 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16041 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 16041 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 16041, Karns City, 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

1,888

Population

72.1

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16041?

47.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
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?

$67,167

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$35,271

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

896

Total Housing Units

700

Occupied Units

196

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$146,800

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$944

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 16041, employing approximately 169 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,622,000.

15

Businesses

169

Employees

$19.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 26.7%

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 16041 vs 16022 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16022 Bruin, PA 368 3.5 mi
16050 Petrolia, PA 1,546 4.0 mi
16025 Chicora, PA 5,564 4.7 mi
16028 East Brady, PA 1,886 5.2 mi
16049 Parker, PA 3,241 6.7 mi
16048 North Washington, PA 139 6.3 mi
16034 Fenelton, PA 2,054 10.0 mi
16036 Foxburg, PA 200 9.3 mi
16218 Cowansville, PA 1,195 8.4 mi
16030 Eau Claire, PA 316 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16041 in?
ZIP code 16041 (Karns City) 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 16041?
ZIP code 16041 in Karns City, PA has a population of 1,888 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16041?
The median household income in ZIP 16041 is $67,167, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16041?
The median home value in ZIP 16041 is $146,800, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16041?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16041 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16041?
ZIP code 16041 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16041?
In ZIP code 16041, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 16041?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16041 is 34.0 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 16041?
In ZIP code 16041, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16041?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16041 is 15.6% 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 Karns City, 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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