16056 ZIP Code — Saxonburg, PA

Butler County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16056 is located in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, within Butler County. It covers approximately 21.03 square miles and serves a population of 4,620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 16056

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $271,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,552. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 16056 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,620

population

21.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saxonburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16055 Sarver (5.2 mi) 16059 Valencia (5.7 mi) 16023 Cabot (6.3 mi) 16002 Butler (6.4 mi) 15007 Bakerstown (7.1 mi) 15084 Tarentum (7.5 mi) 15076 Russellton (7.5 mi) 15065 Natrona Heights (8.2 mi) 15044 Gibsonia (8.6 mi) 15014 Brackenridge (9.3 mi) 16053 Renfrew (9.6 mi) 16229 Freeport (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,620
Population density	220 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	21.03 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.7236
Longitude	-79.8346
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	35.8%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	8.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,620

Population

220

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$77,552

Median household income

$40,987

Per capita income

$271,300

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

1,674

Housing units

31.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

142

5–9

138

164

10–14

159

122

15–19

118

20–24

270

25–34

263

313

35–44

305

293

45–54

285

127

55–59

124

213

60–64

207

317

65–74

308

137

75–84

134

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	909	19.7%
18 and over	3,711	80.3%
65 and over	1,082	23.4%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,492	95.9%
Two or more races	87	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	66	1.4%
Asian	20	0.4%
Other race	20	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	8.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$77,552

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 26.1%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$271,300
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.2%
Electricity	17.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,110	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	87	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	280	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	509	25.6%
Households with children under 18	523	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	758	38.2%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	24.4%
Married	61.5%	53.2%
Separated	0.2%	0.7%
Widowed	3.9%	9.6%
Divorced	4.7%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	3.0%
Kindergarten	85	9.1%
Elementary school	471	50.3%
High school	232	24.8%
College / grad school	121	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Manufacturing 20.5%

Retail trade 9.5%

Construction 9.0%

Professional & management 8.0%

Other services 7.5%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Public administration 1.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 12.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	300	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.8%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,472	96.8%
Spanish	23	0.5%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	20	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,576	99.0%
Born in same state	4,548	98.4%
Born in different state	4,142	89.7%
Foreign born	28	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	44	1.0%
Not a US citizen	37	84.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	830	18%
French	311	6.7%
Arab	207	4.5%
English	75	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	0.4%
German	7	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16056

What city is ZIP code 16056 in?

ZIP code 16056 is primarily assigned to Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16056 in?

ZIP code 16056 falls within Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 16056 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 16056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 16056?

ZIP code 16056 has an estimated population of 4,620 residents, with a density of 220 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16056?

The median home value in ZIP code 16056 is $271,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 16056?

The median household income in ZIP code 16056 is $77,552, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 16056 in?

ZIP code 16056 observes the EST timezone.