ZIP Code 16050

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Petrolia · Butler County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,546

24/sq mi

Median income
$56,708

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$132,700

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.2%

Median age 42.8

Land area
63.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 16050 in Petrolia, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,546. The median household income is $56,708, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $132,700, 52% below the US average. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16050 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.6 square miles in Petrolia, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,546 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 16050 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16050 sits at $56,708 (27% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,755. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $132,700 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,109 per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16050 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 16050 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 16050

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16050.

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 16050, Petrolia, 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

1,546

Population

63.6

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16050?

42.8

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$56,708

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$32,755

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

560

Total Housing Units

485

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$132,700

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,109

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 16050, employing approximately 282 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,735,000.

23

Businesses

282

Employees

$25.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 30.4%
Accommodation and food services 4 17.4%
Retail trade 3 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 13.0%

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
16022 Bruin, PA 368 2.1 mi
16048 North Washington, PA 139 2.5 mi
16041 Karns City, PA 1,888 4.0 mi
16025 Chicora, PA 5,564 6.9 mi
16030 Eau Claire, PA 316 6.6 mi
16040 Hilliards, PA 975 5.0 mi
16061 West Sunbury, PA 2,761 6.5 mi
16049 Parker, PA 3,241 6.3 mi
16036 Foxburg, PA 200 8.3 mi
16020 Boyers, PA 1,150 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16050 in?
ZIP code 16050 (Petrolia) 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 16050?
ZIP code 16050 in Petrolia, PA has a population of 1,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16050?
The median household income in ZIP 16050 is $56,708, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16050?
The median home value in ZIP 16050 is $132,700, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16050?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16050 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16050?
ZIP code 16050 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16050?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16050 are: Construction (7), Accommodation and food services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16050?
In ZIP code 16050, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 16050?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16050 is 33.3 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 16050?
In ZIP code 16050, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16050?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16050 is 5.9% 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 Petrolia, 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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