ZIP Code 16056
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Saxonburg · Butler County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,791
- Median income
- $75,893
- Median home value
- $302,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.0%
- Land area
- 54.9 sq mi
87/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.6
New York
ZIP code 16056 in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,791. The median household income is $75,893, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $302,000, 9% above the US average. 36.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16056 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.9 square miles in Saxonburg, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,791 residents, producing a population density of 87 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 16056 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16056 sits at $75,893 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,698. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $302,000 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $869 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16056 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 16056 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 16056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16056.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 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 16056, Saxonburg, 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
4,791
Population
54.9
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16056?
45.6
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$75,893
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$42,698
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 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?
1,973
Total Housing Units
1,760
Occupied Units
213
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$302,000
Median Home Value
+33% vs state
$869
Median Rent
1981
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 16056 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 164 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 175 |
| 2022 | -11.1% | 155 |
| 2023 | +33.2% | 207 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 217 |
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 159 business establishments in ZIP 16056, employing approximately 3,327 people with a combined annual payroll of $217,652,000.
159
Businesses
3,327
Employees
$217.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 14.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 3.1% |
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 16056 vs 16055 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16055 | Sarver, PA | 8,486 | 4.9 mi |
| 16059 | Valencia, PA | 7,738 | 4.8 mi |
| 16002 | Butler, PA | 15,877 | 6.5 mi |
| 15076 | Russellton, PA | 849 | 8.0 mi |
| 15006 | Bairdford, PA | 240 | 6.4 mi |
| 15084 | Tarentum, PA | 10,130 | 6.7 mi |
| 15024 | Cheswick, PA | 9,029 | 10.0 mi |
| 15075 | Rural Ridge, PA | 128 | 9.5 mi |
| 16023 | Cabot, PA | 4,169 | 6.4 mi |
| 15007 | Bakerstown, PA | 323 | 6.8 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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