16505 ZIP Code
Presque isle, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 16505 |
| City/Town: | Presque isle |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 16,136 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,884 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,609 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,545 |
| Median Home Value: | $187,500 |
| Land Area: | 11.6 sq miles
30.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.1 sq miles
23.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1191, -80.1279 |
Population Information (16505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,136 | -- |
| Male: | 8,064 | 50.0% |
| Female: | 8,072 | 50.0% |
| Median Age: | 49.1 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 768 | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 868 | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 435 | 2.7% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 889 | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 508 | 3.1% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,743 | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,073 | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,069 | 12.8% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,166 | 7.2% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,318 | 8.2% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,763 | 17.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 946 | 5.9% |
| 85 years and over: | 590 | 3.7% |
Housing Information (16505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $187,500 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | $831 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 8,545 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,612 | 89.1% |
| Vacant housing units: | 933 | 10.9% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,839 | 76.7% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,773 | 23.3% |
Educational Attainment (16505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,668 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 199 | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 309 | 2.4% |
| High school graduate: | 3,697 | 29.2% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,444 | 11.4% |
| Associate degree: | 1,234 | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,354 | 26.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,431 | 19.2% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.7% |
Income Information (16505 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,884 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,692 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,077 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,609 / yr. |
Employment (16505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,092 | -- |
| Employed: | 7,619 | 94.2% |
| Unemployed: | 468 | 5.8% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,670 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,295 | 82.6% |
| Government workers: | 827 | 10.9% |
| Self-employed: | 491 | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,232 | 94.4% |
| Black or African American: | 134 | 0.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.2% |
| Asian: | 253 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 86 | 0.5% |
| Two or more races: | 401 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 235 | 1.5% |
| Mexican: | 386 | 2.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 83 | 0.5% |
| Cuban: | 206 | 1.3% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.6% |
Income Distribution (16505 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 345 | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 343 | 4.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 559 | 7.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 721 | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 661 | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,482 | 19.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 910 | 12.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,287 | 16.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 469 | 6.2% |
| $200,000 or more: | 835 | 11.0% |
Commute to Work (16505 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,899 | 77.4% |
| Carpooled: | 717 | 9.4% |
| Public transportation: | 28 | 0.4% |
| Walked: | 76 | 1.0% |
| Other means: | 33 | 0.4% |
| Worked from home: | 727 | 9.5% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.1 min | -- |
Industry (16505 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 11 | 0.1% |
| Construction: | 439 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,191 | 15.6% |
| Wholesale trade: | 160 | 2.1% |
| Retail trade: | 722 | 9.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 270 | 3.5% |
| Information: | 64 | 0.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 607 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 965 | 12.7% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,364 | 31.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 347 | 4.6% |
| Other services: | 250 | 3.3% |
| Public administration: | 229 | 3.0% |
Poverty Status (16505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (16505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,440 | 95.7% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,284 | 76.1% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,801 | 36.0% |
| Without health insurance: | 581 | 3.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (16505 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,176 | 68.0% |
| Social Security income: | 3,206 | 42.1% |
| Retirement income: | 2,198 | 28.9% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 394 | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 195 | 2.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 727 | 9.6% |
Housing Types (16505 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,267 | 73.3% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 461 | 5.4% |
| 2 units: | 258 | 3.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 178 | 2.1% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 300 | 3.5% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 189 | 2.2% |
| 20 or more units: | 531 | 6.2% |
| Mobile home: | 361 | 4.2% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (16505 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 169 | 2.0% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 361 | 4.2% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 755 | 8.8% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 832 | 9.7% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,183 | 13.8% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 706 | 8.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,891 | 22.1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,102 | 12.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,530 | 17.9% |
Bedrooms (16505 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 92 | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom: | 878 | 10.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,251 | 26.3% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,188 | 37.3% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,788 | 20.9% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 348 | 4.1% |
Heating Fuel (16505 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,530 | 85.8% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 71 | 0.9% |
| Electricity: | 811 | 10.7% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 183 | 2.4% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16505 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 489 | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,081 | 40.5% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,842 | 37.3% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,200 | 15.8% |
Home Value Distribution (16505 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 329 | 5.6% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 190 | 3.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,508 | 25.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,157 | 19.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,336 | 22.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 739 | 12.7% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 463 | 7.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 117 | 2.0% |
Housing Costs (16505 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,495 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $619 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $831 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.40 |
Households (16505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,612 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,226 | 42.4% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,031 | 13.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,496 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,363 | 31.0% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,799 | 23.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,099 | 40.7% |
| Average household size: | 2.09 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- |
Marital Status (16505 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,844 | -- |
| Never married: | 2,165 | 31.6% |
| Now married: | 3,532 | 51.6% |
| Separated: | 222 | 3.2% |
| Widowed: | 801 | 11.7% |
| Divorced: | 1,582 | 23.1% |
School Enrollment (16505 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,571 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 241 | 9.4% |
| Kindergarten: | 169 | 6.6% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 940 | 36.6% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 758 | 29.5% |
| College or graduate school: | 463 | 18.0% |
Veterans & Disability (16505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,354 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,001 | 7.5% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,021 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,965 | 12.3% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 67 | 3.4% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 802 | 40.8% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,096 | 55.8% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16505 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,241 | 88.3% |
| Different house: | 1,819 | 11.3% |
| Same county: | 1,353 | 74.4% |
| Different county: | 384 | 21.1% |
| Different state: | 228 | 12.5% |
| Abroad: | 82 | 4.5% |
Place of Birth (16505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,542 | 96.3% |
| Foreign born: | 134 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 594 | 443.3% |
| Not a citizen: | 594 | 443.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 594 | 443.3% |
| Asia: | 173 | 129.1% |
| Africa: | 184 | 137.3% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 49 | 36.6% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 11.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16505 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,368 | -- |
| English only: | 14,466 | 94.1% |
| Language other than English: | 902 | 5.9% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 124 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 334 | 2.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 173 | 1.1% |
| Other languages: | 271 | 1.8% |
Computers & Internet (16505 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,612 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,061 | 92.8% |
Presque isle, PA16505