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Butler County, PA
38 cities and towns and 30 ZIP codes in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Population
197,254
Land area
789sq mi
People per sq mi
250
ZIP codes
30
Cities and towns in Butler County
Butler County at a glance
- The median household income is $89,843, 15% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $294,200 (16% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,041 a month.
- Its largest cities are Butler (13,212), Homeacre-Lyndora (6,783) and Shanor-Northvue (5,125).
Local data for Butler County, PA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes10
- Schools56
- Colleges4
- Libraries8
- Banks65
- Post Offices14
- Parks75
- Grocery Stores66
- Restaurants438
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment14
- Private Schools17
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities36
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Butler County, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,843
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$294,200
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,041/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
39.4%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (65,316), Irish Americans (37,715), Italian Americans (24,122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,864
89,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.52B
FY 2026, $7,830 per person
PPP loans
$488M
4,585 loans, 53,053 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$959K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Butler County, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Butler County, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
946
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
326
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Butler County
Population shown
- Butler13,212
- Homeacre-Lyndora6,783
- Shanor-Northvue5,125
- Meridian3,837
- Zelienople3,827
- Slippery Rock3,495
- Seven Fields2,884
- Slippery Rock University2,853
- Meadowood2,644
- Oak Hills2,513
- Evans City2,074
- Mars1,285
- Nixon1,251
- Harmony1,232
- Saxonburg1,202
- Prospect1,157
- East Butler916
- Harrisville901
- Chicora876
- Connoquenessing687
- Unionville644
- Valencia550
- Callery458
- Forestville381
- Bruin354
- Lake Arthur Estates333
- West Liberty327
- Eau Claire272
- West Sunbury197
- Portersville196
- Karns City194
- Petrolia186
- Fairview179
- North Washington141
- Boyers138
- Renfrew129
- Cherry Valley60
- Fenelton44
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Butler County, PA?
- Butler is the largest city or town in Butler County, with about 13,212 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Butler County?
- Butler County includes 30 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 16001, 16002, 16020, 16022, 16023.
- What is the population of Butler County, PA?
- About 197,254 people live in Butler County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Butler County?
- Butler County borders Allegheny County, Westmoreland County, Beaver County, Mercer County, Lawrence County, Armstrong County, Venango County, Clarion County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023