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U.S. ZIP Code · PA16046

Butler County · Pittsburgh, PA

Typical home value

$514,986[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.0%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+81.3%
vs metro
+185.9%
vs state
+120.5%
ZIP 16046 location in PA
Location of ZIP 16046 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 16046 is worth $514,986 — 185.9% above the Pittsburgh, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,783 a month — a 6.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,783[2]
Gross yield
6.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,205[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Butler County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
19,757[3]
Median household income
$151,560[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Butler County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+137[5]
Moved in
4,627
Moved out
4,490

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
1
  • Mars Area SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Mars Area SD

    1,048 students

  • Mars Area El Sch

    Elementary · Grades 2–4 · Mars Area SD

    927 students

  • Mars Area Centennial Sch

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Mars Area SD

    605 students

  • Mars Area MS

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Mars Area SD

    513 students

  • Mars Area Primary Ctr

    Elementary · Grades K–1 · Mars Area SD

    496 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$33,400

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,604
Loan principal$411,989
Down payment$102,997
Total interest paid$525,469

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.25
Monthly cost to own$3,467
Monthly rent$2,783

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
82nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
40th percentile[2]
Property tax
26th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 16046?
The typical home in 16046 is worth $514,986, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 16046?
Home values in 16046 are up 4.0% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 16046?
A typical home in 16046 rents for about $2,783 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 16046?
The effective property tax rate in 16046 is 1.0% — roughly $5,205 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 16046?
ZIP code 16046 has a population of 19,757 and a median household income of $151,560.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Franklin Park, PA

    Typical home
    $524,750
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Bradford Woods, PA

    Typical home
    $530,027
    Gross yield
  • Pittsburgh, PA

    Typical home
    $493,468
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Bethel Park, PA

    Typical home
    $483,938
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Franklin Park, PA

    Typical home
    $558,396
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Gibsonia CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $470,053
    Gross yield

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