16509 ZIP Code
Erie, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16509 |
| City/Town: | Erie |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,151 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,496 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,405 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,756 |
| Median Home Value: | $193,000 |
| Land Area: | 38.2 sq miles
98.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0605, -80.0458 |
Population Information (16509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,151 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,385 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,766 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,416 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,598 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,574 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,343 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,620 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,627 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,845 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,225 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,968 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,538 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,519 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,074 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 804 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $193,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,035 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,756 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,086 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 670 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,386 | 69.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,700 | 30.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,600 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 567 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 469 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,603 | 32.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,304 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,016 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,785 | 23.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,856 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16509 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,496 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,743 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,594 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,405 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,526 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,076 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 424 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,654 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,347 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,682 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,047 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,810 | 88.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,194 | 4.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 65 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 297 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 139 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,646 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 404 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,096 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 75 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 815 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 176 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16509 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 565 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 352 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 745 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,175 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,460 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,378 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,705 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,157 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 859 | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 690 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16509 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,257 | 80.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,255 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 60 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 47 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 69 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,236 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16509 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 798 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,646 | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 305 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,411 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 518 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 172 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,353 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,187 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,971 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,381 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 931 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 387 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% | 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 (16509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,049 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,799 | 73.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,169 | 39.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 754 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16509 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,808 | 72.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,425 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,652 | 30.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 597 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 210 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,530 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16509 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,360 | 65.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 689 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 444 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 190 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 362 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 816 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,226 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 669 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16509 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,085 | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,464 | 11.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,092 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,262 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,516 | 19.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,513 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,132 | 16.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 561 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,112 | 8.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16509 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 374 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,274 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,916 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,184 | 40.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,517 | 19.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 491 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16509 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,400 | 77.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 279 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,952 | 16.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 182 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 155 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16509 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 876 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,457 | 36.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,142 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,611 | 13.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16509 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 560 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 493 | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,774 | 21.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,597 | 19.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,649 | 31.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,159 | 13.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 141 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16509 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,462 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $606 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,035 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (16509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,086 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,742 | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,983 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,146 | 17.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,192 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,927 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,391 | 36.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16509 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,398 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,079 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,954 | 52.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 424 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 858 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,141 | 27.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16509 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,134 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 366 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 290 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,765 | 45.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,133 | 18.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,580 | 25.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,597 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,898 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,803 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,307 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 306 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,962 | 45.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,039 | 47.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16509 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,736 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,044 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,217 | 72.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 808 | 26.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 520 | 17.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16509 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,354 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 392 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,797 | 458.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,797 | 458.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,797 | 458.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,010 | 257.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 345 | 88.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 117 | 29.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 3.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16509 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,735 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,647 | 92.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,088 | 7.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 224 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,640 | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 75 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 149 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16509 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,086 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,456 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
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