ZIP Code 16061

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West Sunbury · Butler County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,761

24/sq mi

Median income
$74,464

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$197,400

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.2%

Median age 45.7

Land area
113.6 sq mi

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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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16061?

45.7

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16061 in?
ZIP code 16061 (West Sunbury) 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 16061?
ZIP code 16061 in West Sunbury, PA has a population of 2,761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 16061?
The median household income in ZIP 16061 is $74,464, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 16061?
The median home value in ZIP 16061 is $197,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16061?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16061 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16061?
ZIP code 16061 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 348 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16061?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16061 are: Construction (8), Transportation and warehousing (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16061?
In ZIP code 16061, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 16061?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 16061 is 32.8 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 16061?
In ZIP code 16061, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16061?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16061 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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