16048 ZIP Code — North Washington, PA

Butler County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16048 is located in North Washington, Pennsylvania, within Butler County. It covers approximately 2.49 square miles and serves a population of 221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 16048

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 $99,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $70,375. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 77% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 16048 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

221

population

2.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16048 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16048

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16048. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Washington	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	221
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	2.49 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0550
Longitude	-79.8136
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.6%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	8.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

221

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$70,375

Median household income

$27,390

Per capita income

$99,000

Median home value

$914

Median monthly rent

64.9%

Home ownership

30.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	33	14.9%
18 and over	188	85.1%
65 and over	49	22.2%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	217	98.2%
Two or more races	4	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.6%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	8.3%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 35.1%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	35.1%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	24.7%
$100k–$150k	3.9%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$70,375

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 52.0%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,000
Median rent / month	$914
Owner occupied	64.9%
Renter occupied	35.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	23.4%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	59.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	54.5%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.1%
Fuel oil	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	30	39.0%
Female householder, no spouse	12	15.6%
Households with children under 18	12	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	50.6%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	32.5%
Married	39.6%	48.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	3.9%
Divorced	18.0%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 61.2%

Some college, no degree 5.1%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.2%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	91.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	3	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 29.3%

Manufacturing 28.0%

Public administration 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Education & healthcare 8.5%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Retail trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	4.9%
Service	36.6%
Sales & office	34.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.8%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.4%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 30.3%

Under 18 years 81.8%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.6%
Retirement income	39.0%
Supplemental Security	18.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	21.2%
18–64 years	25.9%
65 and over	6.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	65.6%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	220	99.5%
Spanish	3	1.4%
Other Indo-European	3	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	221	100.0%
Born in same state	221	100.0%
Born in different state	217	98.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	13.1%
English	25	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16048

What city is ZIP code 16048 in?

ZIP code 16048 is primarily assigned to North Washington, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16048 in?

ZIP code 16048 falls within Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16048 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 16048 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16048?

30% of residents in ZIP code 16048 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16048?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16048?

The median home value in ZIP code 16048 is $99,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16048 in?

ZIP code 16048 observes the EST timezone.