| City: | East Butler, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Butler County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:17:27 PM |
| Population: | 764 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 412 / 724 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8785, -79.8483 |
| Land Area: | 0.776 sq mi |
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East Butler is a small Pennsylvania borough where nearly everyone relies on PO Boxes. This is a PO Box Only Delivery Zone covering 0.58 square miles in Butler County. The post office maintains 332 PO Boxes for just 320 households, meaning local demand is essentially universal.
With a population of 764 residents spread across 320 households, East Butler has a median age of 42.7 years. It's a working-class community. Median household income sits at $58,306, with median home values around $131,000. About 75% of housing units are owner-occupied (241 of 320 occupied homes).
Street names tell the story of an established small town. Grant Avenue has the most delivery points (14 records), followed by Madison Avenue (11 records) and Broadway Avenue (9 records). The numbered grid system (2nd through 12th Streets) and presidential names like Sherman, Randolph, and Colfax point to late 19th-century development patterns typical of Pennsylvania industrial boroughs.
Transportation and warehousing dominate local employment. Of the workforce tracked by census surveys, 445 workers are in transportation-related jobs. That's an unusually high concentration for such a small place, suggesting East Butler serves as a logistics or distribution point. Educational services and healthcare employ another 93 workers, and 43 work in public administration.
The PO Box classification here dates back to before October 2004 (when USPS tracking began). While the ZIP does have some street delivery infrastructure (70 rural route records and 2 city carrier records in the ZIP+4 database), PO Boxes remain the primary method. About 20% of workers commute alone by car, and another 29% carpool, typical for rural Pennsylvania where public transit isn't an option.
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East Butler, PA 16029Presidential-themed avenues and numbered streets reflect late 19th-century industrial borough development patterns.
ZIP Code 16029 has 764 residents and 320 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 42.7 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (95.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 764Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 916Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 984.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $61,607Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 320Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $144,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.39Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 664 | 692 | 647 | 694 | 688 | 804 | 702 | 791 | 742 | 931 | 910 | 906 | 902 | 916 |
| Decennial Census | 705 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 764 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.7
Male Median Age: 43.3
Female Median Age: 42.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 14 | 31 | 35 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 13 | 26 | 30 | 15 | 32 | 43 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 5 |
| Female | 22 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 3 |
| Total | 35 | 37 | 56 | 65 | 44 | 41 | 45 | 33 | 56 | 55 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 45 | 32 | 26 | 15 | 8 |
| White: | 731 | 97.47% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.40% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 1.47% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 0.67% |
| Total: | 750 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 379 | 49.61% | 43.3 years |
| Females: | 385 | 50.39% | 42.3 years |
| Total: | 764 | 100% | 42.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 910 | 99.34% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 0.44% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.22% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.22% |
| Total Population: | 916 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 914 | 99.78% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.22% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $61,607, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $19,232 (45.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,321. Family households earn a median of $62,396 versus $51,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $11,146). By gender, male median income is $56,648 and female is $46,042, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,606 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 73.7%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,375 | $40,469 | $41,875 | $42,750 | $44,583 | $46,522 | $46,607 | $49,226 | $54,286 | $46,923 | $49,405 | $53,563 | $58,306 | $61,607 |
| Median Family Income | $51,042 | $41,875 | $45,313 | $45,625 | $50,625 | $54,000 | $55,938 | $58,750 | $68,750 | $47,607 | $50,550 | $53,875 | $59,400 | $62,396 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,000 | $31,354 | $28,750 | $32,500 | $28,750 | $29,375 | $21,964 | $30,417 | $33,750 | $38,558 | $38,203 | $40,625 | $40,556 | $51,250 |
| Median Male Income | $41,750 | $49,167 | $47,727 | $39,821 | $0 | $39,028 | $41,346 | $45,313 | $48,929 | $47,350 | $49,432 | $52,760 | $54,938 | $56,648 |
| Median Female Income | $31,250 | $31,845 | $31,797 | $31,111 | $0 | $30,625 | $29,028 | $27,500 | $28,125 | $36,563 | $39,063 | $40,750 | $43,750 | $46,042 |
| Employed: | 526 | 71.37% |
| Unemployed: | 17 | 2.31% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 194 | 26.32% |
| Total: | 737 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 123 | 23.38% |
| Service: | 93 | 17.68% |
| Sales and Office: | 107 | 20.34% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 45 | 8.56% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 158 | 30.04% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 526 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $144,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $46,800 (47.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,000. The median gross rent is $923, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $377 (69.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $111. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.66% (74.16% with a mortgage, 25.84% free-and-clear) and renters 15.34% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.37%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $98,000 | $96,600 | $95,700 | $98,800 | $96,900 | $107,300 | $113,600 | $114,700 | $117,800 | $117,600 | $117,600 | $129,200 | $131,000 | $144,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 46 | 85.19% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 5.56% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 9.26% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $546 | $610 | $653 | $675 | $700 | $708 | $777 | $779 | $812 | $782 | $823 | $841 | $900 | $923 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 221 | 62.78% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 77 | 21.88% |
| Renter Occupied: | 54 | 15.34% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 352 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 352 | 92.63% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 7.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 380 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 308 | 81.05% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 44 | 11.58% |
| Other Units: | 28 | 7.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 380 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 7.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 5.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (41.70%). College enrollment is 11.06%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 14 | 2.53% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 293 | 52.98% |
| Some college, no degree: | 83 | 15.01% |
| Associate's degree: | 81 | 14.65% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 72 | 13.02% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 1.45% |
| Total: | 553 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 537 | 97.11% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 80 | 14.47% |
| Private Insurance: | 670 | 64.18% |
| Public Insurance: | 357 | 34.20% |
| No Insurance: | 17 | 1.63% |
| Total: | 1,044 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,027 | 98.37% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.4% | 14.1% | 11.9% | 8.0% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 4.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 12 | 5.11% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 1.70% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 95 | 40.43% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 98 | 41.70% |
| College or graduate school: | 26 | 11.06% |
| Total: | 235 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 16 | 6.81% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 197 | 83.83% |
ZIP Code 16029 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 604 people with an annual payroll of $32,918,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 389Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 18Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,162,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $32,918,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 604Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 16029 is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38300) and Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,356,285 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 16029. It covers 0.776 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pittsburgh, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,356,285Source: Census |
| MSA: | Pittsburgh, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.776 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 16Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 997.68 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4220904Source: Census |
| Place Name: | East Butler borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 16029 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.