16503 ZIP Code
Erie, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16503 |
| City/Town: | Erie |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,065 |
| Median Household Income: | $29,240 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,468 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,597 |
| Median Home Value: | $52,100 |
| Land Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1272, -80.0610 |
Population Information (16503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,065 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,411 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,654 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,162 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 810 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,348 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,541 | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,435 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,783 | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,976 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,036 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 924 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 691 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 820 | 5.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 379 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 160 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $52,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $815 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,597 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,782 | 87.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 815 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,285 | 39.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,497 | 60.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,769 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 609 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,559 | 16.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,091 | 41.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,677 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 739 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 815 | 8.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 279 | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $29,240 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $46,708 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $36,886 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,468 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,761 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,067 | 89.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 694 | 10.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,653 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,197 | 85.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 654 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 216 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,904 | 49.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,008 | 37.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 50 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 419 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 470 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,190 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 930 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,074 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 487 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,208 | 7.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 356 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 711 | 12.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 647 | 11.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,069 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 800 | 13.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 740 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 774 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 640 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 305 | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 19 | 0.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 77 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,568 | 58.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 984 | 16.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 307 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 440 | 7.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 477 | 7.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 146 | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 57 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 219 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,130 | 18.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 136 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 780 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 314 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 105 | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 348 | 5.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,545 | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 924 | 15.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 340 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 161 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 36.6% | 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 (16503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,659 | 85.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,007 | 31.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,893 | 61.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,250 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,300 | 74.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,498 | 25.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 821 | 14.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 985 | 17.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 779 | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,967 | 51.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,970 | 45.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 142 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,004 | 30.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 714 | 10.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 392 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 116 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 192 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 67 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 55 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 190 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 322 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 283 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 331 | 5.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 498 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 519 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 822 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,577 | 54.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 145 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 790 | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,428 | 36.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,206 | 33.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 791 | 12.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 237 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,735 | 81.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 83 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 527 | 9.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 279 | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 119 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,657 | 28.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,430 | 42.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,325 | 22.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 370 | 6.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,079 | 47.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 789 | 34.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 107 | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 156 | 6.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 111 | 4.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 32 | 1.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $951 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $439 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $815 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (16503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,782 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,000 | 17.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 349 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,474 | 25.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,646 | 45.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,153 | 37.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,167 | 20.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,783 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,194 | 61.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,425 | 21.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 130 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 774 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,228 | 47.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,083 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 248 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 215 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,731 | 42.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,346 | 33.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 543 | 13.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,822 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 597 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,909 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,885 | 19.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 444 | 15.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,739 | 60.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 702 | 24.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,237 | 76.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,550 | 22.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,234 | 62.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,173 | 33.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 623 | 17.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 143 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,014 | 93.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 498 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,051 | 211.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,051 | 211.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,051 | 211.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 12.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 283 | 56.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 181 | 36.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,903 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,156 | 88.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,747 | 11.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 874 | 5.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 437 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 50 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 386 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,782 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,131 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
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