ZIP Code 16046
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Mars · Butler County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 14,396
- Median income
- $151,560
- Median home value
- $481,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 69.9%
- Land area
- 58.9 sq mi
244/sq mi
▲ 99% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 73% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
New York
ZIP code 16046 in Mars, Pennsylvania has a population of 14,396. The median household income is $151,560, which is 99% above the national average. Median home value is $481,300, 73% above the US average. 69.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16046 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.9 square miles in Mars, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 14,396 residents, producing a population density of 244 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 16046 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16046 sits at $151,560 (95% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $72,260. The poverty rate stands at 2.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $481,300 (112% above the state average) with median rent at $1,711 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16046 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 16046 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 16046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16046.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 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 16046, Mars, 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
14,396
Population
58.9
Area (sq mi)
244
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16046?
41.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
8.7%
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?
$151,560
Median Household Income
+95% vs state
$72,260
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 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?
7,532
Total Housing Units
7,290
Occupied Units
242
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$481,300
Median Home Value
+112% vs state
$1,711
Median Rent
2002
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16046 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 164 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 184 |
| 2022 | +3.3% | 190 |
| 2023 | +23.5% | 235 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 247 |
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 494 business establishments in ZIP 16046, employing approximately 6,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $349,234,000.
494
Businesses
6,163
Employees
$349.2M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 53 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.8% |
| Information | 4 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
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 16046 vs 16024 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16024 | Callery, PA | 209 | 2.9 mi |
| 16066 | Cranberry Township, PA | 28,060 | 4.0 mi |
| 15086 | Warrendale, PA | 300 | 4.2 mi |
| 16059 | Valencia, PA | 7,738 | 5.3 mi |
| 16033 | Evans City, PA | 6,165 | 6.3 mi |
| 15090 | Wexford, PA | 21,202 | 5.6 mi |
| 15015 | Bradfordwoods, PA | 1,175 | 5.1 mi |
| 16027 | Connoquenessing, PA | 306 | 8.3 mi |
| 15044 | Gibsonia, PA | 27,049 | 6.0 mi |
| 15007 | Bakerstown, PA | 323 | 6.1 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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