ZIP Code 16061
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West Sunbury · Butler County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 2,761
- Median income
- $74,464
- Median home value
- $197,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.2%
- Land area
- 113.6 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.7
New York
ZIP code 16061 in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,761. The median household income is $74,464, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $197,400, 29% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 16061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.6 square miles in West Sunbury, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,761 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 16061 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16061 sits at $74,464 (4% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,175. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $197,400 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,080 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 16061 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 16061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16061.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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 16061, West Sunbury, 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
2,761
Population
113.6
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 16061?
45.7
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.5%
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?
$74,464
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$38,175
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 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?
1,122
Total Housing Units
958
Occupied Units
164
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,400
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$1,080
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 16061, employing approximately 348 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,081,000.
42
Businesses
348
Employees
$13.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 19.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 11.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.1% |
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 16061 vs 16048 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16048 | North Washington, PA | 139 | 4.8 mi |
| 16020 | Boyers, PA | 1,150 | 7.5 mi |
| 16040 | Hilliards, PA | 975 | 6.4 mi |
| 16050 | Petrolia, PA | 1,546 | 6.5 mi |
| 16001 | Butler, PA | 40,371 | 7.3 mi |
| 16029 | East Butler, PA | 705 | 9.0 mi |
| 16025 | Chicora, PA | 5,564 | 8.0 mi |
| 16030 | Eau Claire, PA | 316 | 10.1 mi |
| 16035 | Forestville, PA | 122 | 9.4 mi |
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Official Data Resources for West Sunbury, 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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