16050 ZIP Code — Petrolia, PA

Butler County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16050 is located in Petrolia, Pennsylvania, within Butler County. It covers approximately 20.78 square miles and serves a population of 931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 16050

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 $118,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,583. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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.

Overall, ZIP code 16050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

931

population

20.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Petrolia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16041 Karns City (3.7 mi) 16040 Hilliards (4.7 mi) 16049 Parker (5.5 mi) 16061 West Sunbury (6.6 mi) 16025 Chicora (7.5 mi) 16020 Boyers (7.9 mi) 16016 Boyers (8 mi) 16017 Boyers (8 mi) 16018 Boyers (8 mi) 16028 East Brady (8.9 mi) 16373 Emlenton (11.7 mi) 16001 Butler (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	931
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	20.78 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.0472
Longitude	-79.7684
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	44.3%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	8.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

931

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$56,583

Median household income

$32,159

Per capita income

$118,900

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

416

Housing units

13.3%

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	167	17.9%
18 and over	764	82.1%
65 and over	196	21.1%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Black or African American 3.9%

Asian 1.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	871	93.5%
Black or African American	36	3.9%
Asian	12	1.3%
Two or more races	12	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	8.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$56,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,900
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	17.6%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	27.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	48.2%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.1%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	4.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	184	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	26	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	99	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	116	27.3%
Households with children under 18	98	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	155	36.5%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	22.0%
Married	44.6%	49.2%
Separated	2.8%	2.4%
Widowed	2.4%	16.1%
Divorced	15.3%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 53.7%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.4%
Kindergarten	9	7.0%
Elementary school	62	48.1%
High school	42	32.6%
College / grad school	9	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 14.1%

Professional & management 12.7%

Other services 6.9%

Construction 5.8%

Retail trade 5.8%

Public administration 3.9%

Information 3.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 26.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	914	98.2%
Spanish	15	1.6%
Other Indo-European	10	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	919	98.7%
Born in same state	913	98.1%
Born in different state	838	90.0%
Foreign born	6	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.3%
Not a US citizen	7	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	187	20.1%
French	67	7.2%
Arab	67	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.8%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16050

What city is ZIP code 16050 in?

ZIP code 16050 is primarily assigned to Petrolia, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16050 in?

ZIP code 16050 falls within Butler County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 16050?

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 16050 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 16050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 16050 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 16050 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16050?

The median home value in ZIP code 16050 is $118,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 16050 in?

ZIP code 16050 observes the EST timezone.