City

Slippery Rock, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥15,264Population
💰$56,285Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂26.4Median Age
🏠$242,200Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.3%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.3%
Asian0.6%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
36%
25–44
19%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,145 (41.1%)
Some College924 (12.1%)
Associates872 (11.4%)
Bachelors628 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree2,051 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College12.1%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55%Renter: 45.1%Tenure
Owner55.0%
Renter45.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,285 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$242,200 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units6,171
Vacant Units1,014

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Slippery Rock, PA

Slippery Rock is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,264 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.4 years.

Economically, Slippery Rock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,285 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Slippery Rock is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month.

The population of Slippery Rock is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Slippery Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16057 15,264 $56,285 $242,200 $858 6.5% 35.0% 55.0%