ZIP Code 16050
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Petrolia · Butler County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 1,546
- Median income
- $56,708
- Median home value
- $132,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.2%
- Land area
- 63.6 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.8
New York
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.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16050?
42.8
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.0%
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?
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 16050 vs 16022 →
| 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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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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