Fenelton ZIP Codes — Butler County, PA

There is one unique ZIP code in Fenelton, Pennsylvania and it is 16034. Area code: 724/878/412.

ZIP codes

18.79

sq mi land

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sq mi water

724/878/412

area code

Fenelton, PA ZIP code map

About Fenelton, PA

Fenelton is a small unincorporated community located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, served by the ZIP code 16034. Nestled in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, Fenelton offers residents a quiet, rural lifestyle that reflects the character of the broader Butler County region. The community is part of the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area and embodies the agricultural and small-town traditions that have long defined this part of the Keystone State.

Location & geography

Fenelton is situated in Butler County in western Pennsylvania, positioned roughly between the city of Butler to the north and the Pittsburgh metropolitan area to the south. Nearby communities include Butler, approximately 10 miles to the north, Kittanning about 15 miles to the east, Freeport roughly 10 miles to the southeast, and Saxonburg about 12 miles to the south. The community covers a land area of 18.79 square miles with absolutely no water area, reflecting a landscape dominated by gently rolling hills, open farmland, and forested terrain typical of the Allegheny Plateau.

Community & economy

Fenelton is a tight-knit, rural community where agriculture, small businesses, and family life form the backbone of daily existence. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life compared to the nearby urban centers of Pittsburgh and Butler, with access to open land, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of neighborly community. The surrounding Butler County region supports light manufacturing, farming, and commuter-based employment, with many Fenelton residents traveling to Butler or the Pittsburgh area for work.

Transportation

Fenelton is accessible via Pennsylvania Route 268, which connects the community to Butler and the surrounding rural townships of Butler County. Interstate 79 lies to the west and provides regional connectivity to Pittsburgh to the south and Erie to the north, making the community reasonably accessible for commuters. The nearest major commercial airport is Pittsburgh International Airport, located approximately 40 to 45 miles to the southwest, serving as the primary gateway for air travel for Fenelton residents.

History

Fenelton developed as a rural settlement in Butler County during the nineteenth century, shaped by the agricultural traditions and small-scale industry that characterized much of western Pennsylvania's inland communities. Like many communities in Butler County, the area benefited from the broader economic activity of the region, including the legacy of oil, coal, and agricultural production that drove growth across western Pennsylvania. The community has remained largely rural and unincorporated throughout its history, preserving much of its original character and landscape into the present day.

Did you know?

One little-known fact about Fenelton is that despite its small and unassuming profile, it encompasses a surprisingly expansive land area of 18.79 square miles, making it geographically larger than many better-known Pennsylvania communities. This vast rural footprint, combined with zero water area, underscores just how deeply rural and landlocked this corner of Butler County truly is.

ZIP codes for Fenelton, PA (1)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
16034	Fenelton	Butler	View map

Demographics & statistics

1,831

Population

45.5

Median age

$87,396

Median household income

$34,327

Per capita income

$181,900

Median home value

$910

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

732

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

128

35–44

134

154

45–54

162

55–59

60–64

125

65–74

131

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	281	15.3%
18 and over	1,550	84.7%
65 and over	338	18.5%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Black or African American 1.4%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,764	96.3%
Black or African American	26	1.4%
Two or more races	24	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.9%

Household income

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 34.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	34.6%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$87,396

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 26.1%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,900
Median rent / month	$910
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	20.0%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	64.1%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.3%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	22.0%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	483	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	49	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	122	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	143	17.9%
Households with children under 18	255	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	31.0%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	14.2%
Married	51.6%	63.1%
Separated	0.0%	3.1%
Widowed	2.9%	5.8%
Divorced	8.6%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 21.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.8%
Kindergarten	6	1.8%
Elementary school	144	42.4%
High school	94	27.6%
College / grad school	83	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Public administration 13.9%

Construction 11.5%

Retail trade 7.8%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Other services 4.3%

Professional & management 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 2.8%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 3.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	34.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,792	97.9%
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)	1,799	98.3%
Born in same state	1,794	98.0%
Born in different state	1,612	88.0%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.7%
Not a US citizen	6	18.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	436	23.8%
French	168	9.2%
Arab	152	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	57	3.1%
English	5	0.3%
Norwegian	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Fenelton, PA have?

Fenelton, PA has one ZIP code: 16034. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.