ZIP Code 16038, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code 16038 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 16038 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Butler County / Venango County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,292. The land area covers 45.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,292 | ±385 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 48.5 yrs | ±3.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,306 | ±127 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,374 | ±133 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,306 | ±127 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 68 | ±38 |
| Median Home Value | $175,000 | ±$11,989 |
| Median Gross Rent | $883 | ±$155 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,850 | ±$4,371 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,736 | ±$3,003 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 299 | ±98 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,673 | ±252 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.4% | ±3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 199,341 (2024)
ID: 209218
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 1208, BUTLER PA 16003-1208
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Foxburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Foxburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Seneca, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Seneca, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | West Sunbury, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Grove City, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Grove City, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Grove City, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Chicora, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grove City College
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College | 6.7 mi away | 100 Campus Dr, Grove City, PA, 16127-2104 |
7244582000
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GROVE CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 125 WEST MAIN ST, GROVE CITY, PA, 16127 |
(724) 458-7320
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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College | 8.5 mi away | 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057-1383 |
7247389000
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NORTH TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 218 NORTH MCKEAN STREET, WEST SUNBURY, PA, 16061 |
(724) 476-1006
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Westminster College
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College | 19.9 mi away | 319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA, 16172 |
7249468761
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FOXBURG FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 31 MAIN STREET, FOXBURG, PA, 16036 |
(724) 659-3431
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Butler Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 21.3 mi away | 233 S Main St, Butler, PA, 16001 |
7242870708
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MERCER AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 110 E. VENANGO ST., MERCER, PA, 16137 |
(724) 662-4233
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Venango County Area Vocational Technical School
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College Vocational | 22.8 mi away | 1 Vo-Tech Dr, Oil City, PA, 16301 |
81467730971311
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FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 421 12TH ST, FRANKLIN, PA, 16323 |
(814) 432-5062
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SLIPPERY ROCK 1 SSW, PA US, located 9.3 miles from ZCTA5 16038. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 16.8° | 25.1° | 3.47" | — |
| February | 36.7° | 18.0° | 27.4° | 2.69" | — |
| March | 45.7° | 25.3° | 35.5° | 3.41" | — |
| April | 58.6° | 34.7° | 46.7° | 3.94" | — |
| May | 69.3° | 44.9° | 57.1° | 4.14" | — |
| June | 76.9° | 53.6° | 65.3° | 4.76" | — |
| July | 81.3° | 58.0° | 69.7° | 4.63" | — |
| August | 80.0° | 56.4° | 68.2° | 4.02" | — |
| September | 73.7° | 49.8° | 61.8° | 4.07" | — |
| October | 61.5° | 39.4° | 50.5° | 3.45" | — |
| November | 48.9° | 30.6° | 39.7° | 3.47" | — |
| December | 38.1° | 23.2° | 30.6° | 3.19" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkeyville borough | Borough | 2.7 mi | — |
| Harrisville borough | Borough | 3.6 mi | — |
| Boyers CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Clintonville borough | Borough | 4.8 mi | — |
| Forestville CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Grove City borough | Borough | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 16038. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.