| ZIP Code | 16061 |
|---|---|
| City | West Sunbury |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Butler County |
| Area Code | 724 |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft |
| Latitude | 41.005133 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.884697 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.8% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 26 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 882 (48.8%) |
| Some College | 233 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 147 (8.1%) |
| Bachelors | 244 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 276 (15.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $192,500 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,080/mo ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,063 |
| Vacant Units | 109 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,063 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 109 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 16061 is located in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, within Butler County. With a population of 2,578, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47 years. Economically, 16061 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 16061 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $192,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,080 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 16061 is primarily White (95.77%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 16061 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 16061 in West Sunbury, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,578 residents, a median household income of $72,500, and a median home value of $192,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.