Saxonburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 16056
Butler County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,791
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,893
- Median income Near-median income area
- $302,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saxonburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 16056 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 16056 (Saxonburg, PA) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.6 in 2023 to 217.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 16056 covers 54.9 square miles in Saxonburg, Butler County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,791 residents on file, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 16056 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,893 (3% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,698. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 1.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $302,000 (33% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 78.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $869.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 16056 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 16056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saxonburg, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$42,698
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 16056 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Saxonburg, 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)
$75,893 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
1,973housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 16056 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16002
Butler (16002)
15,877 residents
- 15084
Tarentum (15084)
10,130 residents
- 15024
Cheswick (15024)
9,029 residents
- 16055
Sarver (16055)
8,486 residents
- 16059
Valencia (16059)
7,738 residents
- 16056 4,791
Saxonburg (16056)
4,791 residents
- 16023 4,169
Cabot (16023)
4,169 residents
- 15076 849
Russellton (15076)
849 residents
- 15007 323
Bakerstown (15007)
323 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 16056 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 16056 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16059
Valencia (16059)
$110,828 median income
- 16055
Sarver (16055)
$90,950 median income
- 16002
Butler (16002)
$90,305 median income
- 16023
Cabot (16023)
$86,042 median income
- 15024
Cheswick (15024)
$79,647 median income
- 15006
Bairdford (15006)
$79,417 median income
- 16056
Saxonburg (16056)
$75,893 median income
- 15084
Tarentum (15084)
$63,090 median income
- 15076
Russellton (15076)
$50,573 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 16056 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 16056, 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 (4,791 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 16056 in?
ZIP code 16056 (Saxonburg) 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 16056?
ZIP code 16056 in Saxonburg, PA has a population of 4,791 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16056?
The median household income in ZIP 16056 is $75,893, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16056?
The median home value in ZIP 16056 is $302,000, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16056 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16056?
ZIP code 16056 has 159 business establishments employing approximately 3,327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16056?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16056 are: Construction (28), Other services (except public administration) (23), Manufacturing (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 16056?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 16056 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 16056?
In ZIP code 16056, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% 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 16056?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16056 is 27.6 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 16056?
In ZIP code 16056, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16056 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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