16438 ZIP Code
Union City, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16438 |
| City/Town: | Union City |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,260 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,679 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,194 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,202 |
| Median Home Value: | $137,300 |
| Land Area: | 102.4 sq miles
265.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8912, -79.8475 |
Population Information (16438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,260 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,437 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,823 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 311 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 375 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 339 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 476 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 443 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 750 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 656 | 9.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,160 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 450 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 600 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,011 | 13.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 563 | 7.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 126 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $137,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $756 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,202 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,088 | 73.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,114 | 26.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,333 | 75.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 755 | 24.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,316 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 101 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 379 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,845 | 53.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 688 | 12.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 368 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 607 | 11.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 328 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16438 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,679 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,772 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,230 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,194 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,394 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,086 | 90.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 308 | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,745 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,616 | 84.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 251 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 215 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,807 | 93.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 41 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 35 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 374 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 273 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 251 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 32 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 166 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 53 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16438 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 188 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 177 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 305 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 294 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 373 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 669 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 448 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 345 | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 150 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 139 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16438 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,346 | 76.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 332 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 117 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 106 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 142 | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16438 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 105 | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 204 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 619 | 20.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 101 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 366 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 224 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 48 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 137 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 214 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 680 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 168 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 131 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 89 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (16438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,943 | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,748 | 65.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,526 | 48.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 317 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16438 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,046 | 66.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,332 | 43.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 956 | 31.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 284 | 9.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 123 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 611 | 19.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16438 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,276 | 78.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 150 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 163 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 112 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 12 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 25 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 59 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 402 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16438 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 170 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 297 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 354 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 434 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 452 | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 360 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 454 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 304 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,370 | 32.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16438 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 40 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 425 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,096 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,940 | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 567 | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 134 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16438 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,420 | 46.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 622 | 20.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 271 | 8.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 318 | 10.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 283 | 9.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 143 | 4.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16438 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 260 | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,101 | 35.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,209 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 518 | 16.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16438 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 244 | 10.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 554 | 23.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 478 | 20.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 377 | 16.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 371 | 15.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 201 | 8.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 106 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16438 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,158 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $472 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $756 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (16438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,088 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,632 | 52.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 502 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 548 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 664 | 21.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 792 | 25.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,213 | 39.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16438 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,955 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 764 | 25.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,719 | 58.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 124 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 302 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 831 | 28.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16438 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,251 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 66 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 106 | 8.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 521 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 368 | 29.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 190 | 15.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,904 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 629 | 10.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,260 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,416 | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 120 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 821 | 58.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 475 | 33.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16438 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,610 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 512 | 7.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 346 | 67.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 154 | 30.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 60 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,198 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 38 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 62 | 163.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 62 | 163.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 62 | 163.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 13 | 34.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 39.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16438 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,949 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,796 | 97.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 153 | 2.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 44 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 92 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 17 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16438 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,088 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,722 | 88.1% | 89.4% |
Union City, PA16438