16029 ZIP Code — East Butler, PA

Butler County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16029 is located in East Butler, Pennsylvania, within Butler County. It covers approximately 0.78 square miles and serves a population of 906 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412.

About ZIP code 16029

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,563.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16029 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

906
population
0.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
16029 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 16029

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City Status
East Butler Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 906
Population density 1,162 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 0.78 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.8785
Longitude -79.8483
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 724/412
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.9% 33.3% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 27.9% 31.6% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 11.2% 26.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 8.3% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

906
Population
1,162
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$53,563
Median household income
$26,323
Per capita income
$129,200
Median home value
$841
Median monthly rent
78.6%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
336
Housing units
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
17
18
5–9
17
48
10–14
47
58
15–19
56
23
20–24
23
55
25–34
54
61
35–44
60
71
45–54
68
36
55–59
34
35
60–64
33
26
65–74
25
11
75–84
11
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824426.9%
18 and over66273.1%
65 and over758.3%
Median age38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%
Two or more races 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
GroupCount%
White89598.6%
Two or more races111.2%
Hispanic or Latino20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.9% 33.3% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 27.9% 31.6% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 11.2% 26.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 8.3% 7.1%
Under $10k 0.8%
$10k–$15k 4.1%
$15k–$25k 3.5%
$25k–$35k 19.2%
$35k–$50k 19.5%
$50k–$75k 23.3%
$75k–$100k 10.8%
$100k–$150k 12.2%
$150k–$200k 5.7%
$200k+ 0.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.8%
$10k–$15k4.1%
$15k–$25k3.5%
$25k–$35k19.2%
$35k–$50k19.5%
$50k–$75k23.3%
$75k–$100k10.8%
$100k–$150k12.2%
$150k–$200k5.7%
$200k+0.8%
Median income$53,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%
$50k–$100k 18.3%
$100k–$150k 44.8%
$150k–$200k 19.7%
$200k–$300k 12.8%
$300k–$500k 1.0%
$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$129,200
Median rent / month$841
Owner occupied78.6%
Renter occupied21.4%
Vacant11.1%
Single-family detached74.5%
Large apartment buildings1.0%
Mobile homes8.4%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.7%
2000–20096.7%
1990–19994.1%
1980–19897.5%
1970–197911.3%
1960–19698.0%
1950–195921.4%
1940–194917.3%
1939 or earlier22.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.8%
2 bedrooms27.5%
3 bedrooms55.4%
4 bedrooms3.4%
5+ bedrooms2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.8%
1 vehicle23.0%
2 vehicles42.0%
3 or more28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas76.2%
Electricity14.4%
Propane / LP gas6.5%
Fuel oil2.2%
Wood0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12333.3%
Cohabiting couple4512.2%
Male householder, no spouse9726.3%
Female householder, no spouse10428.2%
Households with children under 1816243.9%
Households with seniors (65+)5916.0%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.9%42.0%
Married36.0%36.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed5.8%8.8%
Divorced18.3%12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.1%
HS graduate 56.4%
Some college, no degree 13.2%
Associate's degree 11.0%
Bachelor's degree 15.8%
Graduate / professional 1.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.9%
Bachelor's or higher17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool135.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school10642.4%
High school9236.8%
College / grad school3915.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%
Manufacturing 20.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%
Retail trade 11.6%
Construction 9.8%
Professional & management 7.6%
Transportation & utilities 7.1%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Finance & real estate 1.8%
Other services 1.6%
Public administration 1.2%
Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.9%
Service20.6%
Sales & office16.5%
Natural resources & construction13.3%
Production & transportation23.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector89.2%
Government8.6%
Self-employed2.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.7%
Carpool3.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.8%
Work from home8.7%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)18.7

Poverty

All people 10.4%
Under 18 years 9.0%
18 and over 10.9%
Married-couple families 6.5%
Female-led households 8.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security20.9%
Retirement income18.2%
Supplemental Security4.3%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP12.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.8%
High blood pressure31.2%
High cholesterol32.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis30.4%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.7%
Binge drinking19.6%
No physical activity24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.4%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health14.6%
Poor mental health16.2%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.5%
Visited dentist67.5%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss15.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans7611.5%
Disability%
Any disability10.8%
Under 184.5%
18–64 years9.5%
65 and over41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.1%
Public insurance44.4%
No insurance3.6%
Uninsured under 193.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only87296.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)90499.8%
Born in same state90099.3%
Born in different state84693.4%
Foreign born40.4%
Naturalized citizen20.2%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian18620.5%
English637%
French556.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab70.8%
Irish30.3%
Polish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.7%
Internet access93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16029

What city is ZIP code 16029 in?

ZIP code 16029 is primarily assigned to East Butler, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16029 in?

ZIP code 16029 falls within Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16029 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 16029 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16029?

The median home value in ZIP code 16029 is $129,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 16029?

ZIP code 16029 has an estimated population of 906 residents, with a density of 1,168 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16029?

The median household income in ZIP code 16029 is $53,563, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16029 in?

ZIP code 16029 observes the EST timezone.

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