Slippery Rock
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, with 3,081 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,299 ft (396 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Slippery Rock University, 0.9 miles E.
- 3,081residents (2020 Census)
- 1,299 ftelevation · 396 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 1,872 / sq mipopulation density
- 16057ZIP code
About Slippery Rock
Slippery Rock is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The population was 3,558 at the 2020 census. Slippery Rock is included in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. The area is home to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, partially in the borough limits, and attended by nearly 9,000 students as a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
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Living in Slippery Rock
- Median household income
- $52,262
- Median home value
- $255,400
- Median rent
- $1,015/mo
- Median age
- 23.3
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Slippery Rock had 3,081 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,081 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,872 per sq mi (723 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Slippery Rock at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butler County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,081 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.65 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0695° N, 80.0579° W |
| ZIP code | 16057 |
| Official website | slipperyrockboroughpa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4271184 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Slippery Rock
- Slippery Rock University0.9 mi E
- Forestville3.7 mi NE
- Liberty3.8 mi NW
- Mercer4.0 mi NE
- West Liberty4.2 mi S
- Plain Grove5.0 mi W
- Harrisville5.2 mi NE
- Worth5.5 mi SW
- Brady5.7 mi S
- Grove City6.3 mi N
- Pine6.8 mi N
- Cherry7.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Slippery Rock
What county is Slippery Rock in?
Slippery Rock is in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Slippery Rock, PA?
3,081 people lived in Slippery Rock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Slippery Rock, PA?
The ZIP code of Slippery Rock is 16057.
What is the elevation of Slippery Rock?
1,299 feet (396 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Slippery Rock?
Slippery Rock University (0.9 mi), Forestville (3.7 mi), Liberty (3.8 mi), Mercer (4.0 mi), West Liberty (4.2 mi).
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