| ZIP Code | 16509 |
|---|---|
| City | Erie |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 582/814 |
| Elevation | 1,248 ft |
| Latitude | 42.060488 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.045846 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.7% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 192 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,629 (33.9%) |
| Some College | 1,679 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 2,106 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,822 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,109 (36.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,880 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $207,500 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,074/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,900 |
| Vacant Units | 637 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,900 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 637 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 16509 is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. With a population of 28,133, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.7 years. Economically, 16509 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,880 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 16509 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $207,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,074 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 16509 is primarily White (87.25%). Residents are well-educated — 45.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.2%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 16509 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 16509 in Erie, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,133 residents, a median household income of $68,880, and a median home value of $207,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.