City

Butler, PA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Butler County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥55,455Population
💰$67,378Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$209,771Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic2.2%
Black1.6%
Asian0.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma203 (0.5%)
HS Graduate13,679 (34.6%)
Some College4,444 (11.2%)
Associates5,045 (12.8%)
Bachelors5,072 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree11,070 (28%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College11.2%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,378 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$209,771 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units26,330
Vacant Units1,897

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Butler, PA

Butler is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Butler County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 55,455 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.81 years.

Economically, Butler is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,378 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Butler is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,771, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Butler is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.13%).

Butler, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Butler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16001 39,733 $61,325 $191,400 $864 6.1% 41.2% 68.0%
16002 15,722 $82,676 $256,200 $787 4.9% 40.1% 85.8%