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ZIP 16001

Part of Butler, PA
Pop. 39,234·Butler County·253rd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$1,011/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.5%
Month-over-Month
+9.2%
vs US Median
-$954
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ZIP 16001 · $1,011
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$1,190/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,132/yr
At $1,011/mo median
Location
CityButler
StatePA
CountyButler County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.5% YoY, +9.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 16001 (Butler, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,234
Median income
$63,635
Median age
44.9
Renters
31.6%
Age distribution
17.6%
19.4%
26.1%
15%
21.8%
Under 1817.6%
18–3419.4%
35–5426.1%
55–6415%
65+21.8%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
93.9%
White93.9%
Black1.4%
Hispanic2.2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
35.7%
30.8%
27.6%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma35.7%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
68.4%
31.6%
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 16001 in Butler, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,500 → $63,635
up 10.7%
Population
39,892 → 39,234
down 1.6%
Renter share
31.9% → 31.6%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
29.4% → 27.6%
-1.8 pts
Median age
46.3 → 44.9
-1.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $57,500 to $63,635 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.7% shift. The population has contracted by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 39,892 residents to roughly 39,234.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 16001 covers Butler, PA. The median rent here is $1,011/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($63,635/yr), ZIP 16001 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 16001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 16001 (Butler, PA) is $1,011. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 16001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 16001's median rent of $1,011/mo is $954 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 16001 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 16001 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #253 out of 270 ZIPs at $1,011/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 16001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,011/mo in ZIP 16001. The local median household income is $63,635/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 16001?

Rent in ZIP 16001 has increased 12.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 16001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 16001 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,011/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($63,635/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 16001 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 16001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.6% of ZIP 16001 households are renters, while 68.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 16001 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 16001 compare to the rest of Butler?

ZIP 16001 sits right at the Butler citywide median of $1,011/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 16001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 16001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,011/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 16001's median household income ($63,635/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 16001 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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