Cranberry Township · North Hills · Western Pennsylvania
Coldwell Banker Realty
Deb Walton

Butler County

Living in Evans City

Evans City is a small borough in the valley of Breakneck Creek, settled in 1830 and incorporated in 1882. It had 1,737 residents in the 2020 census. With a traditional downtown along Route 68 and easy access to both Zelienople and the city of Butler, it appeals to buyers who want a small town setting within the Seneca Valley School District.

CountyButler County
Municipality typeBorough
School districtSeneca Valley
ZIP code16033

Getting around

Route 68 runs through downtown Evans City, leading about 5 miles northwest to Zelienople and about 12 miles northeast to Butler, the county seat. The Mars Evans City Road connects south toward Adams Township and Route 228, which leads to Cranberry Township and I-79.

Homes and neighborhoods

Housing in the borough is mostly older single family homes on the streets around downtown, with newer homes and larger lots in the surrounding townships of Forward and Jackson that often share an Evans City mailing address.

Parks and things to do

Evans City is known well beyond the region as the filming location for the 1968 film Night of the Living Dead.

Schools

Evans City is part of the Seneca Valley School District. The district's main high school campus is nearby in Jackson Township.

Property taxes

Evans City homeowners pay real estate taxes to Butler County, the Borough of Evans City and the Seneca Valley School District. Homes with an Evans City address outside the borough pay the township rate instead of the borough rate. Deb can pull the tax figure for any listing.

Homes for sale in Evans City

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026, 5:36 AM.

Common questions

Evans City, answered

What school district serves Evans City?

Evans City is in the Seneca Valley School District.

Is every Evans City address inside the borough?

No. Parts of surrounding townships use the Evans City mailing address. The municipality, not the mailing address, determines local taxes, so confirm it for any listing.

How far is Evans City from Butler?

Evans City is about 12 miles southwest of Butler along Route 68.

Questions about living in Evans City?