ZIP Code 16046

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Mars · Butler County · Pennsylvania

Population
14,396

244/sq mi

Median income
$151,560

▲ 99% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$481,300

▲ 73% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
69.9%

Median age 41.5

Land area
58.9 sq mi

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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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16046?

41.5

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.9%

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

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$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)

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16046 in?
ZIP code 16046 (Mars) 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 16046?
ZIP code 16046 in Mars, PA has a population of 14,396 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16046?
The median household income in ZIP 16046 is $151,560, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16046?
The median home value in ZIP 16046 is $481,300, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16046 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16046?
ZIP code 16046 has 494 business establishments employing approximately 6,163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16046 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (67), Health care and social assistance (67), Construction (53). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16046?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16046 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16046?
In ZIP code 16046, 82.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.9% 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 16046?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16046 is 29.5 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 16046?
In ZIP code 16046, 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 16046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16046 is 2.8% 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 Mars, 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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