ZIP Code 16052
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Prospect · Butler County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 2,447
- Median income
- $81,739
- Median home value
- $247,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.2%
- Land area
- 52.1 sq mi
47/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.5
New York
ZIP code 16052 in Prospect, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,447. The median household income is $81,739, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $247,100, 11% below the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.1 square miles in Prospect, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,447 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 16052 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16052 sits at $81,739 (5% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,611. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $247,100 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $878 per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 16052 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 16052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16052.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 16052, Prospect, 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
2,447
Population
52.1
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16052?
45.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.3%
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?
$81,739
Median Household Income
+5% vs state
$37,611
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 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?
898
Total Housing Units
822
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,100
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$878
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 16052, employing approximately 532 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,354,000.
55
Businesses
532
Employees
$28.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 12.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.5% |
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 16052 vs 16037 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16037 | Harmony, PA | 4,589 | 5.0 mi |
| 16051 | Portersville, PA | 3,043 | 5.0 mi |
| 16001 | Butler, PA | 40,371 | 6.1 mi |
| 16027 | Connoquenessing, PA | 306 | 6.2 mi |
| 16033 | Evans City, PA | 6,165 | 7.9 mi |
| 16057 | Slippery Rock, PA | 13,909 | 9.0 mi |
| 16053 | Renfrew, PA | 4,020 | 7.6 mi |
| 16045 | Lyndora, PA | 1,195 | 8.4 mi |
| 16063 | Zelienople, PA | 6,559 | 10.3 mi |
| 16123 | Fombell, PA | 2,237 | 9.3 mi |
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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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