ZIP Code 16053
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Renfrew · Butler County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,020
- Median income
- $76,054
- Median home value
- $297,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.4%
- Land area
- 55.6 sq mi
72/sq mi
▼ 0% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 56.1
New York
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.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16053?
56.1
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
2.0%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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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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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