Renfrew, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16053
Butler County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,020
- 72/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,054
- Median income Near-median income area
- $297,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Renfrew pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 72
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16053 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 16053 (Renfrew, PA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.7 in 2023 to 223.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16053 covers 55.6 square miles in Renfrew, Butler County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,020 residents on file, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16053 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,054 (2% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,579. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $297,500 (31% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 83.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,520.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 16053 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 16053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Renfrew, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$47,579
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16053 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Renfrew, 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)
$76,054 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
1,687housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 16053 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
- 16002 15,877
Butler (16002)
15,877 residents
- 16046 14,396
Mars (16046)
14,396 residents
- 16059 7,738
Valencia (16059)
7,738 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
- 16052 2,447
Prospect (16052)
2,447 residents
- 16045 1,195
Lyndora (16045)
1,195 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16053 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16046
Mars (16046)
$151,560 median income
- 16059
Valencia (16059)
$110,828 median income
- 16033
Evans City (16033)
$108,071 median income
- 16037
Harmony (16037)
$93,077 median income
- 16002
Butler (16002)
$90,305 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 16053 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16053, 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 (4,020 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 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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