City

Karns City, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,865Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$149,200Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Black: 0.1%Other: 2%Race
White96.7%
Black0.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.2%)
HS Graduate586 (48.3%)
Some College108 (8.9%)
Associates81 (6.7%)
Bachelors241 (19.9%)
Graduate Degree182 (15%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 19.9%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad48.3%
Some College8.9%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors19.9%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$149,200 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$958/mo
Total Housing Units967
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Karns City, PA

Karns City is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,865 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Karns City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Karns City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $958 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Karns City is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.73%).

Karns City, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Karns City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16041 1,865 $68,750 $149,200 $958 2.4% 34.9% 86.2%