US ZIP Code
16510

Erie, PA

Erie County  ·  Pennsylvania

● Active
👥 25,152 Population ↓ 3% since 2019
💰 $64,938 Median HH Income
▼ 15% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019
🎂 40.8 Median Age ↑ 3% since 2019
🏠 $158,700 Median Home Value
▼ 43% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019
🎓 39.6% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 5.3% Unemployment
≈ Avg ↓ 9% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code16510
CityErie
StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyErie County
Area Code582/814
Elevation1,312 ft
Latitude42.108991
Longitude-79.954821
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS42049
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.6% (12,473) Female 50.4% (12,679) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.2%Hispanic: 6%Black: 5.7%Asian: 4.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White80.2%
Hispanic6.0%
Black5.7%
Asian4.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.48
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma239 (1.5%)
HS Graduate6,239 (39.3%)
Some College1,520 (9.6%)
Associates1,603 (10.1%)
Bachelors2,013 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree4,269 (26.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College9.6%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–100k
18%
$100k–150k
22%
$150k–200k
20%
$200k–300k
18%
$300k–500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,938 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019
Median Home Value$158,700 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$796/mo ↑ 8% since 2019
Total Units10,354
Vacant Units300
Avg HH Size2.48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–50k
17%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
21%
$150k–200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%

Summary

Total Units10,354
Vacant300
Owner Occupied79.4%
Renter Occupied20.6%
Avg HH Size2.48
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 16510 is in Erie, PA, in Erie County.
ZIP code 16510 is located in Pennsylvania (PA).
ZIP code 16510 is in Erie County, PA.
ZIP 16510 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 16510 is 25,152 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 16510 is $64,938 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 16510 is $158,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 16510

ZIP code 16510 is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, within Erie County. With a population of 25,152, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 16510 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,938 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 16510 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $158,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $796 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.

The population of 16510 is primarily White (80.22%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.9%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 16510 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.

Overall, ZIP code 16510 in Erie, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 25,152 residents, a median household income of $64,938, and a median home value of $158,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.