ZIP Code 16053

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Renfrew · Butler County · Pennsylvania

Population
4,020

72/sq mi

Median income
$76,054

▼ 0% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$297,500

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.4%

Median age 56.1

Land area
55.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 16053 in Renfrew, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,020. The median household income is $76,054, which is 0% below the national average. Median home value is $297,500, 7% above the US average. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16053 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.6 square miles in Renfrew, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,020 residents, producing a population density of 72 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 16053 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16053 sits at $76,054 (2% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,579. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $297,500 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,520 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16053 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 16053 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 16053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16053.

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 16053, Renfrew, 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

4,020

Population

55.6

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16053?

56.1

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$76,054

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$47,579

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,687

Total Housing Units

1,673

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$297,500

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,520

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 16053 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -6.1% 161
2021 +18.3% 191
2022 -1.7% 187
2023 +13.0% 212
2024 +5.7% 224

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 16053, employing approximately 598 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,181,000.

75

Businesses

598

Employees

$29.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 30.7%
Other services (except public administration) 8 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 7 9.3%
Retail trade 5 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.7%
Manufacturing 4 5.3%
Finance and insurance 4 5.3%

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 16053 vs 16027 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16027 Connoquenessing, PA 306 2.0 mi
16033 Evans City, PA 6,165 3.5 mi
16045 Lyndora, PA 1,195 4.5 mi
16024 Callery, PA 209 5.6 mi
16002 Butler, PA 15,877 6.6 mi
16001 Butler, PA 40,371 7.1 mi
16046 Mars, PA 14,396 8.1 mi
16059 Valencia, PA 7,738 8.0 mi
16052 Prospect, PA 2,447 7.6 mi
16037 Harmony, PA 4,589 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16053 in?
ZIP code 16053 (Renfrew) 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 16053?
ZIP code 16053 in Renfrew, PA has a population of 4,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16053?
The median household income in ZIP 16053 is $76,054, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16053?
The median home value in ZIP 16053 is $297,500, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16053 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16053?
ZIP code 16053 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 598 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16053?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16053 are: Construction (23), Other services (except public administration) (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16053?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16053 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16053?
In ZIP code 16053, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 16053?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16053 is 21.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 16053?
In ZIP code 16053, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16053 is 3.8% 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 Renfrew, 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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