16061 ZIP Code — West Sunbury, PA

Butler County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 16061 is located in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, within Butler County. It covers approximately 42.74 square miles and serves a population of 2,705 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 16061

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,585. 41% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 16061 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,705

population

42.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

16061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 16061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 16061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Sunbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16040 Hilliards (5.6 mi) 16016 Boyers (6.6 mi) 16017 Boyers (6.6 mi) 16018 Boyers (6.6 mi) 16050 Petrolia (6.6 mi) 16020 Boyers (6.7 mi) 16001 Butler (7 mi) 16041 Karns City (8.6 mi) 16025 Chicora (9.1 mi) 16057 Slippery Rock (9.5 mi) 16045 Lyndora (11.2 mi) 16049 Parker (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,705
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	42.74 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	41.0139
Longitude	-79.8870
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	32.9%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	8.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,705

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$72,585

Median household income

$34,784

Per capita income

$192,400

Median home value

$907

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

965

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

121

15–19

116

20–24

179

25–34

172

103

35–44

229

45–54

220

104

55–59

100

128

60–64

124

150

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	494	18.3%
18 and over	2,211	81.7%
65 and over	462	17.1%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,649	96.7%
Two or more races	43	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	33	1.2%
Black or African American	8	0.3%
Other race	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	33.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	26.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	8.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	16.5%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$72,585

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,400
Median rent / month	$907
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.8%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.6%
Fuel oil	20.6%
Wood	14.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	583	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	54	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	153	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	203	20.4%
Households with children under 18	274	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	326	32.8%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	27.9%
Married	51.1%	53.0%
Separated	2.3%	2.3%
Widowed	1.1%	10.9%
Divorced	8.2%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 50.2%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.6%
Kindergarten	54	11.1%
Elementary school	219	45.1%
High school	138	28.4%
College / grad school	72	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Professional & management 13.5%

Other services 11.7%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Retail trade 9.7%

Construction 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Public administration 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 23.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.1%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,623	97.0%
Spanish	9	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,696	99.7%
Born in same state	2,688	99.4%
Born in different state	2,486	91.9%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	745	27.5%
Arab	288	10.6%
French	185	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	118	4.4%
English	35	1.3%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 16061

What city is ZIP code 16061 in?

ZIP code 16061 is primarily assigned to West Sunbury, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 16061 in?

ZIP code 16061 falls within Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 16061 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 16061 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 16061 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 16061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 16061?

The median home value in ZIP code 16061 is $192,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 16061?

ZIP code 16061 has an estimated population of 2,705 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 16061 in?

ZIP code 16061 observes the EST timezone.