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Prospect, PA
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 16052.
Population
1,157
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
283
ZIP codes
1
Prospect and its ZIP codes
Prospect at a glance
- The median household income is $88,250, 13% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,300 (33% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $873 a month.
Local data for Prospect, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prospect, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,250
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$171,300
Median rent
$873/mo
Homeownership
90.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (473), Irish Americans (297), Polish Americans (178).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Prospect.
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
$8.64M
60 loans, 624 jobs reported
How people get to work
Prospect, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prospect, 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
ZIP codes in Prospect
1 in or overlapping Prospect. Population shown
Cities near Prospect
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.6 |
| PortersvilleBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| MeridianCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.8 |
| ConnoquenessingBorough | 6 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake Arthur EstatesCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Homeacre-LyndoraCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Shanor-NorthvueCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6.8 |
| West LibertyBorough | 7.5 mi | 3.8 |
| RenfrewCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| HarmonyBorough | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ButlerCity | 8.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.4 |
| MeadowoodCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Evans CityBorough | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| ZelienopleBorough | 9.1 mi | 2.1 |
| NixonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prospect, PA in?
- Prospect is in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Prospect, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Prospect include 16052.
- What is the population of Prospect, PA?
- About 1,157 people live in Prospect, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prospect?
- Nearby places include Unionville (5.3 mi), Portersville (5.5 mi), Meridian (5.7 mi), Connoquenessing (6 mi), Lake Arthur Estates (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023