16506 ZIP Code
Erie, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16506 |
| City/Town: | Erie |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,201 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,782 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,319 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,371 |
| Median Home Value: | $215,800 |
| Land Area: | 13.6 sq miles
35.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0630, -80.1560 |
Population Information (16506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,201 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,697 | 52.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,504 | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,375 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,274 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,483 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,518 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,107 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,993 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,552 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,167 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,857 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,641 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,004 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,534 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 696 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $215,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,116 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,371 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,854 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 517 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,077 | 71.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,777 | 28.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,444 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 221 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 424 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,958 | 28.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,659 | 15.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,068 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,967 | 22.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,147 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,782 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $105,765 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,017 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,319 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,324 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,004 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 300 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,412 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,944 | 82.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,389 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 671 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,752 | 89.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 387 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,118 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 104 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 840 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 442 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 292 | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 30 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 176 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 86 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16506 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 284 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 345 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 727 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 686 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 955 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,302 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,630 | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,816 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,058 | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,051 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16506 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,763 | 81.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 896 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 26 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 76 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 170 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 963 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16506 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 676 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,926 | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 224 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,295 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 510 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 122 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,253 | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 991 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,385 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 847 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 375 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 392 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.6% | 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 (16506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,533 | 97.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,727 | 81.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,701 | 31.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 438 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16506 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,203 | 73.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,815 | 38.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,169 | 32.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 366 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 202 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 729 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16506 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,176 | 69.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 654 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 213 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 452 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 497 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 178 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 791 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 410 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16506 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 393 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,017 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,927 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,409 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,779 | 17.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,010 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,632 | 15.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 532 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 652 | 6.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16506 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 202 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 863 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,403 | 23.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,140 | 39.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,342 | 22.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 421 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16506 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,187 | 83.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 132 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,287 | 13.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 134 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 114 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16506 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 632 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,167 | 32.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,171 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,884 | 19.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16506 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 335 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 321 | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 775 | 11.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,692 | 23.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,400 | 33.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,159 | 16.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 334 | 4.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 61 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,599 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $622 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,116 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (16506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,854 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,325 | 54.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,061 | 20.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,666 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,325 | 23.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,739 | 27.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,684 | 37.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16506 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,167 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,141 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,595 | 55.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 323 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,016 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,250 | 22.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16506 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,638 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 609 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 284 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,174 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,119 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,452 | 25.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,037 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,433 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,971 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,918 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 215 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,200 | 41.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,503 | 51.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16506 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,743 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,292 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,652 | 72.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 624 | 27.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 292 | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,001 | 95.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 171 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,200 | 701.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,200 | 701.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,200 | 701.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 213 | 124.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 22 | 12.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 14.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 113 | 66.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 19 | 11.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16506 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,826 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,367 | 93.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,459 | 6.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 306 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 558 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 566 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16506 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,854 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,294 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
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