16040 ZIP Code — Hilliards, PA

Butler County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16040 is located in Hilliards, Pennsylvania, within Butler County. It covers approximately 19.29 square miles and serves a population of 1,066 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 16040

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 $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,313. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 16040 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,066

population

19.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16040 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hilliards	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16020 Boyers (3.2 mi) 16016 Boyers (3.4 mi) 16017 Boyers (3.4 mi) 16018 Boyers (3.4 mi) 16050 Petrolia (4.7 mi) 16061 West Sunbury (5.6 mi) 16041 Karns City (8.4 mi) 16049 Parker (8.5 mi) 16038 Harrisville (9.1 mi) 16373 Emlenton (10.7 mi) 16025 Chicora (11.4 mi) 16374 Kennerdell (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,066
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	19.29 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0880
Longitude	-79.8413
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	8.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,066

Population

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

$85,313

Median household income

$30,119

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

321

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	270	25.3%
18 and over	796	74.7%
65 and over	129	12.1%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Black or African American 4.2%

Two or more races 1.5%

Asian 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,001	93.6%
Black or African American	45	4.2%
Two or more races	16	1.5%
Asian	4	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	8.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	29.0%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$85,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.8%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Fuel oil	15.1%
Wood	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	28	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	60	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	62	18.0%
Households with children under 18	132	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	28.1%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.7%	34.9%
Married	42.9%	50.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	3.1%
Divorced	11.5%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.1%
Kindergarten	9	2.8%
Elementary school	144	45.3%
High school	85	26.7%
College / grad school	70	22.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.8%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Professional & management 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 7.5%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Other services 5.5%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.6

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.2%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,030	96.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,066	100.0%
Born in same state	1,066	100.0%
Born in different state	1,011	94.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	203	19%
French	91	8.5%
Arab	74	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	1.7%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16040

What city is ZIP code 16040 in?

ZIP code 16040 is primarily assigned to Hilliards, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16040 in?

ZIP code 16040 falls within Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16040 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 16040 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16040?

The median home value in ZIP code 16040 is $162,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 16040?

ZIP code 16040 has an estimated population of 1,066 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16040?

The median household income in ZIP code 16040 is $85,313, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16040 in?

ZIP code 16040 observes the EST timezone.