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ZIP 16046

Part of Mars, PA
Pop. 19,757·Butler County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Pennsylvania
Median rent (all units)
$2,803/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$838
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 16046 · $2,803
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$1,950/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,636/yr
At $2,803/mo median
Location
CityMars
StatePA
CountyButler County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 16046 (Mars, PA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 69.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,757
Median income
$151,560
Median age
41.5
Renters
15.3%
Age distribution
26.7%
13.4%
31.8%
13.1%
14.9%
Under 1826.7%
18–3413.4%
35–5431.8%
55–6413.1%
65+14.9%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
86.3%
White86.3%
Black0.5%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian8.8%
Other3%
Education (25+)
12.3%
16.6%
69.9%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma12.3%
Some college16.6%
Bachelor's+69.9%
Housing tenure
84.7%
15.3%
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 16046 in Mars, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$126,259 → $151,560
up 20.0%
Population
18,345 → 19,757
up 7.7%
Renter share
20% → 15.3%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
64.7% → 69.9%
+5.2 pts
Median age
39.8 → 41.5
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $126,259 to $151,560 across the same window, up 20.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,345 to 19,757 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.7% change. About 15.3% of households rent today, against 20% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 64.7% to 69.9%.

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About renting in ZIP 16046

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 16046 covers Mars, PA. The median rent here is $2,803/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($151,560/yr), ZIP 16046 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 16046?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 16046 (Mars, PA) is $2,803. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 16046 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 16046's median rent of $2,803/mo is $838 (43%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 16046 compare to other ZIPs in Pennsylvania?

ZIP 16046 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Pennsylvania, ranking #2 out of 270 ZIPs tracked at $2,803/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 16046?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,803/mo in ZIP 16046. The local median household income is $151,560/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 16046?

Rent in ZIP 16046 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 16046 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 16046 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,803/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($151,560/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 16046 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 16046 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.3% of ZIP 16046 households are renters, while 84.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 16046 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 16046 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 16046 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,803/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 16046's median household income ($151,560/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 16046 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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