Petrolia, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16050
Butler County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,546
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,708
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Petrolia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16050 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 16050 covers 63.6 square miles in Petrolia, Butler County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,546 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16050 reports a modest median household income of $56,708 (27% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,755. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 3.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,700 (42% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,109; owner occupancy is 81.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 16050 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 16050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Petrolia, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$32,755
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16050 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Petrolia, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,708 19th percentile higher than 19% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
560housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 16050 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16025
Chicora (16025)
5,564 residents
- 16049
Parker (16049)
3,241 residents
- 16061
West Sunbury (16061)
2,761 residents
- 16041 1,888
Karns City (16041)
1,888 residents
- 16050 1,546
Petrolia (16050)
1,546 residents
- 16020 1,150
Boyers (16020)
1,150 residents
- 16040 975
Hilliards (16040)
975 residents
- 16022 368
Bruin (16022)
368 residents
- 16030 316
Eau Claire (16030)
316 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16050 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16050 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16040
Hilliards (16040)
$84,792 median income
- 16022
Bruin (16022)
$76,250 median income
- 16061
West Sunbury (16061)
$74,464 median income
- 16020
Boyers (16020)
$74,135 median income
- 16025
Chicora (16025)
$71,722 median income
- 16048
North Washington (16048)
$71,250 median income
- 16036
Foxburg (16036)
$69,375 median income
- 16041
Karns City (16041)
$67,167 median income
- 16049
Parker (16049)
$62,650 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16050 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16050, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,546 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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