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Mars, PA
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,285
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,732
ZIP codes
0
Mars and its ZIP codes
Mars at a glance
- Mars is about 9.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,938, 35% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $294,100 (16% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $732 a month.
Local data for Mars, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mars, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,938
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$294,100
Median rent
$732/mo
Homeownership
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
54.8
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (374), Italian Americans (244), Irish Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Mars.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,864
89,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,830 per person
How people get to work
Mars, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mars, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
946
Countywide, mostly 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
Cities near Mars
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ValenciaBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Seven FieldsBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| CalleryBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.5 |
| BakerstownCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.4 |
| GibsoniaCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Evans CityBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Bradford WoodsBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| NixonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.7 |
| RenfrewCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| ConnoquenessingBorough | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| BairdfordCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| ZelienopleBorough | 9.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Allison ParkCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 13.9 |
| Franklin ParkBorough | 9.1 mi | 13.5 |
| HarmonyBorough | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| CurtisvilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mars, PA in?
- Mars is in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Mars, PA?
- About 1,285 people live in Mars, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mars?
- Nearby places include Valencia (1.9 mi), Seven Fields (2.6 mi), Callery (3.2 mi), Bakerstown (5 mi), Gibsonia (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023