16041 ZIP Code — Karns City, PA

Butler County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16041 is located in Karns City, Pennsylvania, within Butler County. It covers approximately 29.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,105 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16041

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 $140,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,636. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 16041 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,105

population

29.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16041 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16041

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16041. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Karns City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16050 Petrolia (3.7 mi) 16025 Chicora (4.6 mi) 16028 East Brady (5.3 mi) 16049 Parker (6.2 mi) 16040 Hilliards (8.4 mi) 16061 West Sunbury (8.6 mi) 16218 Cowansville (9.6 mi) 16034 Fenelton (9.8 mi) 16248 Rimersburg (11.4 mi) 16020 Boyers (11.5 mi) 16016 Boyers (11.6 mi) 16018 Boyers (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,105
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	29.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0060
Longitude	-79.7230
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.2%	8.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,105

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$68,636

Median household income

$30,915

Per capita income

$140,200

Median home value

$873

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

919

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

118

15–19

113

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

101

176

45–54

170

55–59

60–64

155

65–74

149

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	411	19.5%
18 and over	1,694	80.5%
65 and over	478	22.7%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Two or more races 1.4%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,050	95.8%
Hispanic or Latino	35	1.6%
Two or more races	29	1.4%
Other race	22	1%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.2%	8.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	13.6%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$68,636

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,200
Median rent / month	$873
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.4%
Electricity	6.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	12.3%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	474	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	55	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	146	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	129	16.0%
Households with children under 18	265	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	329	40.9%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	25.1%
Married	54.6%	57.0%
Separated	2.7%	1.9%
Widowed	4.7%	5.3%
Divorced	7.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	8.3%
Kindergarten	15	4.6%
Elementary school	105	32.2%
High school	139	42.6%
College / grad school	40	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 26.3%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Retail trade 7.4%

Professional & management 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Other services 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	25.5%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,985	94.3%
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)	2,099	99.7%
Born in same state	2,089	99.2%
Born in different state	1,956	92.9%
Foreign born	10	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	322	15.3%
French	180	8.6%
Arab	93	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	1.8%
Irish	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16041

What city is ZIP code 16041 in?

ZIP code 16041 is primarily assigned to Karns City, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16041 in?

ZIP code 16041 falls within Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16041 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 16041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 16041 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 16041 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16041?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 16041 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 16041 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 16041 in?

ZIP code 16041 observes the EST timezone.