16038 ZIP Code — Harrisville, PA

Butler County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16038 is located in Harrisville, Pennsylvania, within Butler County. It covers approximately 45.90 square miles and serves a population of 3,214 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814/724.

About ZIP code 16038

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 $155,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($70,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 16038 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,214

population

45.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harrisville	Acceptable
Harrisville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16127 Grove City (6 mi) 16020 Boyers (6.2 mi) 16016 Boyers (6.2 mi) 16017 Boyers (6.2 mi) 16018 Boyers (6.2 mi) 16040 Hilliards (9.1 mi) 16342 Polk (9.3 mi) 16374 Kennerdell (9.3 mi) 16133 Jackson Center (10.3 mi) 16057 Slippery Rock (12 mi) 16061 West Sunbury (12.5 mi) 16153 Stoneboro (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,214
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	45.90 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.1869
Longitude	-79.9568
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814/724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	8.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,214

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$70,625

Median household income

$39,721

Per capita income

$155,600

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,059

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

113

20–24

111

188

25–34

185

168

35–44

165

286

45–54

280

55–59

120

60–64

118

246

65–74

240

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	499	15.5%
18 and over	2,715	84.5%
65 and over	703	21.9%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,119	96.3%
Two or more races	67	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	25	0.8%
Black or African American	14	0.4%
Other race	6	0.2%
Asian	5	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	8.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$70,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,600
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	24.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.4%
Electricity	14.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
Fuel oil	20.2%
Wood	10.9%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	696	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	85	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	232	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	229	18.4%
Households with children under 18	337	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	448	36.1%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	22.6%
Married	54.2%	54.8%
Separated	2.2%	1.7%
Widowed	2.2%	11.1%
Divorced	11.0%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 52.5%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	4.5%
Kindergarten	43	8.8%
Elementary school	180	36.7%
High school	130	26.5%
College / grad school	115	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 14.4%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Retail trade 13.0%

Construction 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Professional & management 9.7%

Public administration 7.6%

Other services 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 8.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	189	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,076	95.7%
Spanish	60	2.0%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	55	1.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,173	98.7%
Born in same state	3,169	98.6%
Born in different state	2,816	87.6%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	41	1.3%
Not a US citizen	36	87.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	529	16.5%
French	352	11%
Arab	160	5%
English	67	2.1%
Irish	37	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.4%
German	8	0.2%
Norwegian	7	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16038

What city is ZIP code 16038 in?

ZIP code 16038 is primarily assigned to Harrisville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16038 in?

ZIP code 16038 falls within Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16038 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 16038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16038?

The median home value in ZIP code 16038 is $155,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 16038?

ZIP code 16038 has an estimated population of 3,214 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16038?

The median household income in ZIP code 16038 is $70,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16038 in?

ZIP code 16038 observes the EST timezone.