16502 ZIP Code
Erie, Pennsylvania
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 16502 |
| City/Town: | Erie |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,567 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,508 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,410 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,922 |
| Median Home Value: | $85,200 |
| Land Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1107, -80.1013 |
Population Information (16502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,567 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,523 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,044 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 743 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 796 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,170 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,097 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,847 | 11.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,584 | 16.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,542 | 9.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,478 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,069 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 881 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,348 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 642 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 370 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $85,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $826 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,922 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,768 | 85.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,154 | 14.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,274 | 33.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,494 | 66.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,914 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 188 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 837 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,124 | 41.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,925 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 965 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,335 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 540 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $35,508 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $48,003 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,417 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,410 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,543 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,840 | 91.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 651 | 8.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,211 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,073 | 88.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 529 | 7.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 238 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,196 | 65.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,123 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 85 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 280 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 518 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,365 | 15.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,278 | 8.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,836 | 11.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 574 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 883 | 5.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 379 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16502 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 483 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 624 | 9.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,442 | 21.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 784 | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 912 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,242 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 753 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 395 | 5.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 49 | 0.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 84 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16502 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,469 | 65.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 753 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 534 | 7.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 466 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 226 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 380 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16502 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 58 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 228 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,193 | 17.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 100 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 876 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 356 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 87 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 451 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 457 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,919 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 675 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 354 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 86 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.6% | 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 (16502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,923 | 89.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,930 | 44.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,567 | 55.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,320 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16502 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,040 | 74.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,976 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 941 | 13.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 882 | 13.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 529 | 7.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,209 | 32.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16502 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,301 | 41.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 327 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,808 | 22.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,195 | 15.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 569 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 197 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 417 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 108 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16502 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 19 | 0.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 163 | 2.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 200 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 401 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 679 | 8.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 551 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 943 | 11.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 701 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,265 | 53.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16502 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 258 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,177 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,591 | 32.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,805 | 35.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 761 | 9.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 330 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16502 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,759 | 85.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 175 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 642 | 9.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 70 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 55 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 44 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16502 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,691 | 25.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,124 | 46.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,632 | 24.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 321 | 4.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16502 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 232 | 10.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,457 | 64.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 407 | 17.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 111 | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 58 | 2.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 9 | 0.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,015 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $457 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $826 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (16502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,768 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,384 | 20.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 393 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,918 | 28.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,702 | 39.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,719 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,671 | 24.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16502 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,050 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,617 | 59.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,468 | 24.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 115 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 673 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,097 | 51.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16502 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,752 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 121 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 89 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,399 | 37.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 851 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,292 | 34.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,206 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 599 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,243 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,409 | 22.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 483 | 14.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,932 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 994 | 29.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16502 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,530 | 74.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,861 | 24.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,946 | 76.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 774 | 20.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 451 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 141 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,615 | 93.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 252 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 952 | 377.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 952 | 377.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 952 | 377.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 140 | 55.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 72 | 28.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 415 | 164.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 2.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16502 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,824 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,928 | 87.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,896 | 12.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,244 | 8.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 495 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 71 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 86 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16502 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,768 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,981 | 88.4% | 89.4% |
Erie, PA16502