16510 ZIP Code
Erie, Pennsylvania
January 18, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16510 |
| City/Town: | Erie |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,271 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,949 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,789 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,173 |
| Median Home Value: | $151,600 |
| Land Area: | 33.0 sq miles
85.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1090, -79.9548 |
Population Information (16510 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,271 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,419 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,852 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,392 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,972 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,711 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,890 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,437 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,646 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,129 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,941 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,785 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,005 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,802 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,216 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 345 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16510 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $151,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $784 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,173 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,882 | 97.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 291 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,762 | 78.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,120 | 21.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16510 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,869 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 581 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 807 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,742 | 40.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,689 | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,948 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,719 | 16.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,383 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16510 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,949 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,568 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,413 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,789 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16510 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,855 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,221 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 634 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,882 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,678 | 86.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,138 | 10.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 371 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16510 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,335 | 80.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,194 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 78 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,034 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 610 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,020 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 991 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,561 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 264 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,152 | 4.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 110 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16510 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 860 | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 209 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 945 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 898 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,129 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,945 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,142 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,815 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 499 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 440 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16510 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,615 | 76.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,335 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 150 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 181 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 114 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 732 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16510 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 62 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 355 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,638 | 14.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 297 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,402 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 565 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 133 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 904 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 840 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,881 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,049 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 629 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 466 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16510 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.0% | 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 (16510 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,278 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,414 | 65.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,836 | 46.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 993 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16510 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,215 | 73.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,571 | 36.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,056 | 30.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 684 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 293 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,676 | 17.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16510 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,190 | 80.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 464 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 320 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 246 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 373 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 119 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 99 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 362 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16510 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 382 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 837 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,056 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,036 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,563 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,498 | 14.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,516 | 14.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 703 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,555 | 15.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16510 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 33 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 618 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,670 | 16.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,919 | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,609 | 25.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 324 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16510 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,471 | 85.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 306 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 616 | 6.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 187 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 184 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 80 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16510 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 783 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,444 | 34.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,904 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,751 | 17.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16510 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 664 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,494 | 19.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,677 | 21.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,461 | 18.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,470 | 18.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 831 | 10.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 149 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16510 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,266 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $568 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $784 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.38 |
Households (16510 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,882 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,109 | 51.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,769 | 17.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,604 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,602 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,928 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,095 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16510 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,688 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,352 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,344 | 55.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 286 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 655 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,057 | 31.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16510 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,730 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 317 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 221 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,152 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,400 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,640 | 24.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16510 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,045 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,602 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,271 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,472 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 463 | 13.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,759 | 50.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,250 | 36.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16510 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,284 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,781 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,850 | 66.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 795 | 28.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 409 | 14.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 136 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16510 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,349 | 92.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 583 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,922 | 329.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,922 | 329.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,922 | 329.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 316 | 54.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 162 | 27.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 122 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 4.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16510 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,879 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,052 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,827 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 668 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,170 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 395 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 594 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16510 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,882 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,319 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
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