City

Petrolia, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥978Population
💰$58,558Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$123,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White96.7%
Black0.8%
Asian1.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (1%)
HS Graduate386 (54.1%)
Some College72 (10.1%)
Associates70 (9.8%)
Bachelors61 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree117 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 54.1%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad54.1%
Some College10.1%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,558 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$123,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$995/mo
Total Housing Units522
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Petrolia, PA

Petrolia is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 978 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Petrolia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,558 is below the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Petrolia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $995 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Petrolia is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Petrolia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16050 978 $58,558 $123,800 $995 1.6% 25.0% 80.3%