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Meridian, PA
Census-designated place in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,837
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,364
ZIP codes
0
Meridian and its ZIP codes
Meridian at a glance
- Meridian is about 4.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 378th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $79,191, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,000 (4% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,146 a month.
Local data for Meridian, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Meridian, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,191
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$244,000
Median rent
$1,146/mo
Homeownership
91.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,421), Irish Americans (975), Italian Americans (564).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Meridian.
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
Meridian, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled1.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meridian, 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 Meridian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Homeacre-LyndoraCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.4 |
| MeadowoodCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.6 |
| ButlerCity | 3.1 mi | 2.7 |
| RenfrewCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.1 |
| ConnoquenessingBorough | 4 mi | 1.4 |
| Shanor-NorthvueCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 6.8 |
| NixonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.7 |
| ProspectBorough | 5.7 mi | 4.1 |
| East ButlerBorough | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.6 |
| Evans CityBorough | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| CalleryBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| HarmonyBorough | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| SaxonburgBorough | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| ZelienopleBorough | 11 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meridian, PA in?
- Meridian is in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Meridian, PA?
- About 3,837 people live in Meridian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meridian?
- Nearby places include Homeacre-Lyndora (1.7 mi), Oak Hills (2.9 mi), Meadowood (3.1 mi), Butler (3.1 mi), Renfrew (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023