City

Prospect, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,246Population
💰$79,438Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$233,100Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 1.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.2%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian0.7%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate723 (44.3%)
Some College123 (7.5%)
Associates159 (9.7%)
Bachelors287 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree333 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 17.6%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad44.3%
Some College7.5%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors17.6%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.7%Renter: 8.3%Tenure
Owner91.7%
Renter8.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,438 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$233,100 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$885/mo
Total Housing Units907
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Prospect, PA

Prospect is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,246 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Prospect is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,438 is near the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Prospect is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $885 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prospect is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.3%).

Prospect, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Prospect
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16052 2,246 $79,438 $233,100 $885 7.5% 38.0% 91.7%