ZIP Code 16048

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North Washington · Butler County · Pennsylvania

Population
139

49/sq mi

Median income
$71,250

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$130,000

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.2%

Median age 50.4

Land area
2.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 16048 in North Washington, Pennsylvania has a population of 139. The median household income is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $130,000, 53% below the US average. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16048 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.9 square miles in North Washington, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 139 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 16048 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16048 sits at $71,250 (8% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $27,005. The poverty rate stands at 36.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $130,000 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16048 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 16048 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 16048, North Washington, 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

139

Population

2.9

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16048?

50.4

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$71,250

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$27,005

Per Capita Income

36.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

74

Total Housing Units

74

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$130,000

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1941

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
16050 Petrolia, PA 1,546 2.5 mi
16040 Hilliards, PA 975 3.0 mi
16022 Bruin, PA 368 4.4 mi
16030 Eau Claire, PA 316 5.9 mi
16061 West Sunbury, PA 2,761 4.8 mi
16020 Boyers, PA 1,150 6.0 mi
16041 Karns City, PA 1,888 6.3 mi
16025 Chicora, PA 5,564 8.2 mi
16049 Parker, PA 3,241 8.2 mi
16372 Clintonville, PA 499 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16048 in?
ZIP code 16048 (North Washington) 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 16048?
ZIP code 16048 in North Washington, PA has a population of 139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16048?
The median household income in ZIP 16048 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16048?
The median home value in ZIP 16048 is $130,000, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16048 is White at 98.2%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16048?
In ZIP code 16048, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16048?
In ZIP code 16048, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16048 is 36.0% 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 North Washington, 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.

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