16511 ZIP Code
Erie, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 16511 |
| City/Town: | Erie |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,555 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,420 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,061 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,717 |
| Median Home Value: | $158,900 |
| Land Area: | 7.4 sq miles
19.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.0 sq miles
13.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1675, -80.0058 |
Population Information (16511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,555 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,215 | 45.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,340 | 54.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 897 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 801 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,009 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 788 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 541 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,356 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,357 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,160 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 705 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 788 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,066 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 734 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 353 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (16511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $158,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $752 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,717 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,475 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 242 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,957 | 66.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,518 | 33.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (16511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,519 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 97 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 368 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,793 | 37.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 977 | 13.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 991 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,484 | 19.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 809 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (16511 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,420 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,027 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,759 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,061 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (16511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,241 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,138 | 98.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 103 | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,392 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,495 | 87.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 562 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 81 | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (16511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,795 | 84.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 945 | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 200 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 253 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 348 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 430 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 876 | 7.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 834 | 7.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (16511 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 268 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 299 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 326 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 358 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 555 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 871 | 19.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 503 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 757 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 385 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 153 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (16511 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,831 | 74.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 691 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 90 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 136 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 33 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 306 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (16511 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 282 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 813 | 15.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 64 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 621 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 110 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 25 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 254 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 277 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,525 | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 626 | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 192 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 303 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (16511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.7% | 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 (16511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,911 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,306 | 63.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,163 | 44.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 301 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (16511 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,369 | 75.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,568 | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,273 | 28.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 349 | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 263 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 848 | 18.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (16511 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,104 | 65.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 620 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 102 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 251 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 250 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 73 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 292 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 22 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (16511 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 220 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 201 | 4.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 206 | 4.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 227 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 634 | 13.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 569 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 936 | 19.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 552 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,163 | 24.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (16511 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 88 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 316 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 907 | 19.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,312 | 49.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 938 | 19.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 156 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (16511 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,678 | 82.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 116 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 453 | 10.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 59 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 38 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 53 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 78 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (16511 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 460 | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,817 | 40.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,746 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 452 | 10.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (16511 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 88 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 723 | 24.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 586 | 19.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 622 | 21.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 566 | 19.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 322 | 10.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 40 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (16511 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,234 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $538 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $752 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (16511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,475 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,890 | 42.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 727 | 16.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 730 | 16.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,605 | 35.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,626 | 36.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,489 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (16511 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,125 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,459 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,982 | 48.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 149 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 482 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,509 | 36.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (16511 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,939 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 138 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 175 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,510 | 51.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 681 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 435 | 14.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (16511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,333 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 741 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,212 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,880 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 374 | 19.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 777 | 41.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 729 | 38.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (16511 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,488 | 82.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,826 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,311 | 71.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 502 | 27.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 250 | 13.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 13 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (16511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,075 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 448 | 3.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 480 | 107.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 480 | 107.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 480 | 107.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 136 | 30.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 123 | 27.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 32 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (16511 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,658 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,816 | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 842 | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 527 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 226 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 89 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (16511 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,475 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,168 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
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