Butler
Township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Butler is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with 4,906 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Fountain Springs, 0.4 miles N.
- 4,906residents (2020 Census)
- 26.0 sq miland area · 67.4 km²
- 188 / sq mipopulation density
- 17936main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Butler
Butler Township is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Formed in 1848 from part of Barry Township, it is named for war hero William Orlando Butler.
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Living in Butler
- Median household income
- $79,730
- Median home value
- $173,100
- Median rent
- $1,048/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Butler had 4,906 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,906 |
|---|---|
| Density | 188 per sq mi (73 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butler at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 4,906 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.04 sq mi (67.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.7658° N, 76.3293° W |
| ZIP codes | 17936, 17920, 17921, 17935, 17943, 17945 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4210710488 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butler
- Fountain Springs0.4 mi N
- Gordon1.2 mi SW
- Ashland1.3 mi NW
- Locustdale2.5 mi W
- Centralia2.8 mi N
- Lavelle3.0 mi W
- Girardville3.0 mi NE
- Aristes3.4 mi N
- Conyngham3.6 mi NW
- Beurys Lake4.1 mi SW
- Buck Run4.1 mi S
- Wilburton Number Two4.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Butler
What county is Butler in?
Butler is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Butler, PA?
4,906 people lived in Butler at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butler, PA?
The main ZIP code is 17936. Other ZIP codes: 17920, 17921, 17935, 17943, 17945.
What towns are near Butler?
Fountain Springs (0.4 mi), Gordon (1.2 mi), Ashland (1.3 mi), Locustdale (2.5 mi), Centralia (2.8 mi).
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