16504 ZIP Code
Erie, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16504 |
| City/Town: | Erie |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,003 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,146 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,857 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,125 |
| Median Home Value: | $104,200 |
| Land Area: | 2.8 sq miles
7.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1094, -80.0488 |
Population Information (16504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,003 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,716 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,287 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 828 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 795 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 923 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,040 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,367 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,570 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,763 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,763 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 832 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,018 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,530 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,181 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 393 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $104,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $952 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,125 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,600 | 92.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 525 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,599 | 69.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,001 | 30.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,050 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 354 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 666 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,793 | 34.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,243 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,152 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,914 | 17.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 928 | 8.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,146 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,467 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,232 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,857 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,931 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,256 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 675 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,312 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,155 | 84.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 901 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 200 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,113 | 75.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,872 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 53 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 397 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 308 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,252 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 812 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 722 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 199 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 370 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 153 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16504 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 436 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 275 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 644 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 859 | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,267 | 19.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,116 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 895 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 749 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 236 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 123 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16504 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,304 | 73.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 827 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 189 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 205 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 115 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 483 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16504 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 40 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 85 | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,201 | 16.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 34 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 993 | 13.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 216 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 48 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 376 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 420 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,955 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,050 | 14.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 526 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 312 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.4% | 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 (16504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,344 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,576 | 66.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,447 | 46.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 377 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16504 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,948 | 75.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,410 | 36.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,792 | 27.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 574 | 8.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 192 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,403 | 21.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16504 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,285 | 74.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 253 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 494 | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 111 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 172 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 122 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 569 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 119 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16504 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 76 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 28 | 0.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 75 | 1.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 588 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,566 | 22.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 958 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,550 | 21.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 787 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,497 | 21.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16504 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 146 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 509 | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,990 | 27.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,088 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,230 | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 162 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16504 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,005 | 91.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 72 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 433 | 6.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 40 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16504 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 601 | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,804 | 42.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,612 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 583 | 8.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16504 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 184 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,936 | 42.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,433 | 31.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 704 | 15.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 218 | 4.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 77 | 1.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 47 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,094 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $518 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $952 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (16504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,600 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,586 | 39.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 733 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,441 | 21.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,989 | 30.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,544 | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,259 | 34.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16504 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,451 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,869 | 44.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,875 | 44.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 225 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 458 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,588 | 40.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16504 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,773 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 107 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 117 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,419 | 37.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 547 | 14.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,583 | 42.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,052 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 632 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,721 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,580 | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 262 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,273 | 49.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,045 | 40.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16504 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,676 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,161 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,464 | 67.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 640 | 29.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 301 | 13.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 57 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,655 | 91.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 128 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,348 | 1053.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,348 | 1053.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,348 | 1053.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 623 | 486.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 49 | 38.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 157 | 122.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 40 | 31.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16504 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,175 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,547 | 89.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,628 | 10.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 383 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,048 | 6.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 23 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 174 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16504 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,600 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,955 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
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