Prospect, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16052
Butler County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,447
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,739
- Median income Near-median income area
- $247,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Prospect pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16052 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 16052 (Prospect, PA) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 16052 covers 52.1 square miles in Prospect, Butler County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,447 residents on file, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16052 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,739 (5% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,611. The poverty rate is 4.2%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $247,100 (9% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $878; 91.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 16052 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 16052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prospect, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$37,611
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16052 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Prospect, 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)
$81,739 Top 32% higher than 68% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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
898housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 16052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16001
Butler (16001)
40,371 residents
- 16057 13,909
Slippery Rock (16057)
13,909 residents
- 16063 6,559
Zelienople (16063)
6,559 residents
- 16033 6,165
Evans City (16033)
6,165 residents
- 16037 4,589
Harmony (16037)
4,589 residents
- 16053 4,020
Renfrew (16053)
4,020 residents
- 16051 3,043
Portersville (16051)
3,043 residents
- 16052 2,447
Prospect (16052)
2,447 residents
- 16123 2,237
Fombell (16123)
2,237 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16052 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16033
Evans City (16033)
$108,071 median income
- 16123
Fombell (16123)
$102,500 median income
- 16063
Zelienople (16063)
$95,893 median income
- 16037
Harmony (16037)
$93,077 median income
- 16051
Portersville (16051)
$88,958 median income
- 16027
Connoquenessing (16027)
$84,531 median income
- 16052
Prospect (16052)
$81,739 median income
- 16053
Renfrew (16053)
$76,054 median income
- 16045
Lyndora (16045)
$72,600 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16052 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16052, 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 (2,447 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 16052 in?
ZIP code 16052 (Prospect) 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 16052?
ZIP code 16052 in Prospect, PA has a population of 2,447 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16052?
The median household income in ZIP 16052 is $81,739, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16052?
The median home value in ZIP 16052 is $247,100, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16052 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16052?
ZIP code 16052 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 532 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16052 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16052?
In ZIP code 16052, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 16052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16052 is 26.1 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 16052?
In ZIP code 16052, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16052 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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