A town of 3,827, settled in 1802. Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania.
The 3 things Zelienople does most differently from other towns.
3% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
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Ordered by what stands out in Zelienople. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Zelienople’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Gregory Elementary School Private | PK–8 | 238 | |
| St. Stephens Lutheran Academy Private | 3–12 | 152 |
5.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Zelienople Community Park | 1.1 mi | 32 |
| 2. Four Corners Park | — | 2 |
| 3. St. Peters Reformed Church Memorial Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Most working residents leave Zelienople for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Cranberry (12%), Pittsburgh (12%) and Jackson (7%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
The typical Zelienople home is worth about $408,000, down 3% in a year, 41% above the Pennsylvania typical home.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Zelienople has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Zelienople's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025.
Zelienople beats the Pennsylvania average on 3 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Zelienople | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.9% | 14.5% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 74% | 67.5% |
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
5 notable people were born in Zelienople.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Zelienople () is a borough in western Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,912 at the 2020 census. Located 28 miles (45 km) north of Pittsburgh, it is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
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3 towns share a border with Zelienople.